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Worksheet time: 45mins
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The dog's vociferous chatter made me with I had earplugs.
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Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?
frozen
sweet
colorful
healthy
"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."
What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?
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Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.
What is the best meaning of the word ratify?
vote
understand
approve
discuss
When Beth and Donna were fighting over a boy who didn’t like either one of them, Shana stepped in as a mediator. She sat them both in a corner and kept them talking to each other. Finally, Shana’s efforts resulted in her two friends making up.
In this sentence mediator means what?
trouble maker
peacemaker
competitor
witness
Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
musical instrument
choice of music
discovery
disagreement
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
high
shakey
small
lowly
Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!
What is the best meaning of the word aghast?
shocked
not surprised
bored
interested
Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.
What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?
chaos
calm
shouting
quiet
Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
it has a missing tag
it has no value
it has great value
it is made out of rice
It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room. What is the best meaning for disdain?
to have a fear of something
to have a strong dislike for something
to listen carefully
to watch carefully
We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.
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I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a knack for making the tough shots when they’re needed most. She wants to play on our team and we’d win more games with her help.
What does “knack” mean?
to throw or toss
a hard punch
a kind of sports bag
an ability
Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.
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