Using Rdictionary Material for Meaning

The word minimize in paragraph 6 means-

• encourage to take action

• reduce

• change on a regular basis

• settle

Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance.

entrance

1. permission to come into a place 2. the act of coming in 3. the location or point for coming in 4. the first appearance of an actor in a scene

Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What is the meaning of the word properties in paragraph 6?

• creators

• solutions

• qualities

• customers

Which phrase from paragraphs 5 and 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness in paragraph 6?

• bowed legs and long arms

• play any position

• didn't matter

• learned to appreciate

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means-

• spoke in a confused way

• acted out in an amusing way

• made a polite suggestion

• moved at a slow pace

Read the dictionary entry below.

strong

1. muscular 2. consisting of solid material 3. determined 4. moving rapidly or with force

Which definition best fits the way the word strong is used in paragraph 1?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

In paragraph 9, the word weary means-

• amused

• confused

• worried

• tired

Which word or words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward

• ignored the peasant's words

• thank you again

• good-bye

What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?

• lacking tourist attractions

• far from populated areas

• difficult to see from a distance

• familiar to a particular group of people

The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere in paragraph 18 means-

• without understanding

• with careful thought

• explaining what is meant

• not meaning what is said