Understanding Words in Context

Read the sentence below and determine the meaning of the word "bark" based on the context: "The dog’s bark was so loud that it woke up the entire neighborhood."

• The outer covering of a tree

• The sound a dog makes

• A type of boat

• A type of fabric

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Read the sentence below and determine the meaning of the word "light" based on the context: "She carried a light bag to school."

• Not heavy

• A source of illumination

• To set on fire

• A color

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Read the passage and infer the meaning of the word "current": "The current in the river was so strong that it swept away the fallen leaves."

• A flow of water

• Happening now

• A type of fruit

• A type of electrical charge

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Analyze the word "season" in the following sentence and identify its meaning: "Spring is my favorite season because of the blooming flowers."

• To add flavor to food

• A period of the year

• To make something suitable

• A television series

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Compare the meanings of the word "bat" in the following sentences and identify the correct meaning for each: 1. "The bat flew out of the cave at dusk." 2. "He used a bat to hit the baseball."

• 1. A piece of sports equipment, 2. A flying mammal

• 1. A flying mammal, 2. A piece of sports equipment

• 1. A type of club, 2. A type of bird

• 1. A type of bird, 2. A type of club

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Use context to determine the meaning of the word "scale" in the following sentence: "The fish had shiny scales all over its body."

• A device to measure weight

• A series of musical notes

• The outer covering of a fish

• A range of values

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Read the sentence and infer the meaning of the word "crane": "The crane lifted the heavy beams to the top of the building."

• A type of bird

• A machine used for lifting

• To stretch one's neck

• A type of dance

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Identify the meaning of the word "wave" in the following sentence: "She gave a friendly wave as she saw her friend across the street."

• A movement of the hand

• A movement of water

• A type of hairstyle

• A signal

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Analyze the word "spring" in the following sentence and determine its meaning: "The children loved to play by the natural spring in the forest."

• A season of the year

• A coiled piece of metal

• A source of water

• To jump suddenly

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Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "match": "He used a match to light the candle."

• A contest between two teams

• A small stick that produces a flame

• A pair of similar items

• To be equal or similar

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