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Canada is a nation of North America.

• A nation is a territory or country.

• A nation is a kingdom.

• A nation is a state.

Our teacher will give us instructions on how to find the main idea of the text.

• Instruction means that no one will tell you what to do.

• Instruction is the act of destroying something.

• Instruction is the practice of teaching.

When you have a problem, you need to find a solution.

• Solution means you do not need to solve the problem.

• Solution means you need to solve the problem.

• The solution is not an explanation.

A balanced diet provides nutrition for your body.

• Nutrition is making sure your body is nourished.

• Nutrition is when you do not eat healthily.

• Nutrition is not taking care of yourself.

Your car is in very good condition even though it is ten years old.

• Condition is the state at a particular time.

• Condition is only how well something runs.

• Condition is how nice the car looks.

The weather was good today except for the occasional shower.

• Occasional means it happened a lot of times throughout the day.

• Occasional means it happened from time to time.

• Occasional means it did not happen at all.

Healthcare workers, delivery drivers, and food store clerks are essential workers.

• Essential means they are not needed.

• Essential means they are not necessary.

• Essential means they are necessary.

The house was built during colonial times.

• Colonial means the house was built a few years ago.

• Colonial means that it was built in the time of the colonies.

• Colonial means the house was built by Native Americans.

I live in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

• Natural means beauty comes from nature.

• Natural means beauty is man-made.

• Natural means beauty can be imitated.

This sweatshirt is official Disney merchandise.

• Official means it did not come from Disney.

• Official means that it was made by someone else.

• Official means that it was made by Disney.