Understanding Words Through Context

What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "glistened"? The morning dew glistened on the grass, sparkling like tiny diamonds in the sunlight.

• "morning dew"

• "on the grass"

• "sparkling like tiny diamonds"

• "in the sunlight"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "frigid"? The frigid wind made everyone shiver, as if they were standing in a freezer.

• "made everyone shiver"

• "as if they were standing in a freezer"

• "the wind"

• "everyone"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "scurried"? The mouse scurried across the floor, moving quickly to avoid the cat.

• "across the floor"

• "moving quickly"

• "to avoid the cat"

• "the mouse"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "immense"? The immense mountain towered over the village, casting a long shadow in the afternoon sun.

• "towered over the village"

• "casting a long shadow"

• "in the afternoon sun"

• "the mountain"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "parched"? After the long hike, the travelers were parched and eagerly drank from their water bottles.

• "after the long hike"

• "the travelers"

• "eagerly drank"

• "from their water bottles"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "jubilant"? The team was jubilant after winning the championship, celebrating with cheers and high-fives.

• "after winning the championship"

• "celebrating with cheers and high-fives"

• "the team"

• "with cheers"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "dreary"? The dreary weather made everyone feel gloomy, with gray clouds covering the sky.

• "made everyone feel gloomy"

• "with gray clouds"

• "covering the sky"

• "the weather"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "elated"? She was elated when she received the good news, her face lighting up with joy.

• "when she received the good news"

• "her face lighting up with joy"

• "she was"

• "the good news"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "peculiar"? The peculiar noise in the attic puzzled everyone, sounding like a mix of whispers and footsteps.

• "in the attic"

• "puzzled everyone"

• "sounding like a mix of whispers and footsteps"

• "the noise"

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What phrase(s) in the sentence help the reader understand the meaning of the word "serene"? The serene lake was calm and peaceful, reflecting the clear blue sky above.

• "was calm and peaceful"

• "reflecting the clear blue sky"

• "the lake"

• "above"

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