Word UP (context clues)

Which sentence uses the word evoke correctly?

• When I could no longer evoke my morning alarm, I dragged myself out of bed to turn it off.

• The creepy and eerie music in the movie evoked a sense of suspense and made me want to hide under my covers.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for asset?

• Barrier

• Benefit

• Disadvantage

• Loss

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is an antonym for haggard?

• Healthy

• Ragged

• Tired

• Worn

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which sentence uses the word sham correctly?

• Everyone loved Brooke because she treated everyone with sham and kindness.

• Pearle felt the interview was a sham and she could not wait to hear if she earned a spot at her dream company.

• Everyone was shocked to find out the engagement was a sham. The couple pretended to be engaged for attention and free gifts.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Complete the analogy. Cry : Weep ::  Calamity: _________  

• Benefit

• Disaster

• Miracle

• Triumph

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence uses the word innovation correctly?

• We broke the decades-long innovation and had tacos for Thanksgiving instead of turkey.

• The video game industry depends on the innovation and creativity of the creators.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of arbitrary as it is used in the following sentence: If the grading system is not explained to students, then the scores might seem arbitrary and unfair.

• Dependable

• Random

• Supported

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is an antonym for calamity?

• Catastrophe

• Miracle

• Tragedy

• Disaster

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is a synonym for sham?

• Directness

• Honesty

• Mislead

• Openness

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the meaning of asset as it is used in the following sentence: Russel is going to be a great asset to the soccer team coaching staff because he played the sport in college.

• Burden

• Liability

• Strain

• Advantage

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CCSS.L.5.5C