1. As it neared lunch time, the strong smell of pizza drifted down the hallway, quickly making our class hungry. This was probably due to the fact that out classroom was adjacent to the cafeteria; we were always the first ones in line for lunch.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of adjacent?

The weather forecaster announced that snow could start falling at any moment. I ran to the window as fast as a rabbit running from a fox. I stared out the window, longingly, as white powder accumulated on the cold, hard ground. After a few minutes, the grass was no longer visible, now covered with snow.

What is the meaning of the word accumulated in the paragraph?

The weather forecaster announced that snow could start falling at any moment. I ran to the window as fast as a rabbit running from a fox. I stared out the window, longingly, as white powder accumulated on the cold, hard ground. After a few minutes, the grass was no longer visible, now covered with snow.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of accumulated?

As someone who is frequently the new kid in a school, I have learned to adapt to new situations quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and middle-school social orders, but I’ve gotten really proficient at it over the years. After a few weeks, no one even remembers that I’m the new kid.

What is the meaning of the word adapt in the paragraph?

As someone who is frequently the new kid in a school, I have learned to adapt to new situations quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and middle-school social orders, but I’ve gotten really proficient at it over the years. After a few weeks, no one even remembers that I’m the new kid.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of adapt?

People who work with statistics, or statisticians, often have to analyze large sets of data, looking closely for trends among numbers. Using mathematical techniques, they interpret patterns that explain the world around them. This can help them solve problems in many real world fields like business or government.

What is the meaning of the word analyze in the paragraph?

People who work with statistics, or statisticians, often have to analyze large sets of data, looking closely for trends among numbers. Using mathematical techniques, they interpret patterns that explain the world around them. This can help them solve problems in many real world fields like business or government.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of analyze?

Addie thought she had prepared herself for the math test; she had studied all week. She expected a high grade on the exam. But she couldn’t anticipate what her teacher would ask for the last question; who would have predicted that Mr. Butler would ask them to add together the number of words in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

What is the meaning of the word anticipate in the paragraph?

Addie thought she had prepared herself for the math test; she had studied all week. She expected a high grade on the exam. But she couldn’t anticipate what her teacher would ask for the last question; who would have predicted that Mr. Butler would ask them to add together the number of words in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of anticipate?

The class sat nervously as our teacher paced in front of us, obviously angry. Finally, after a few minutes of silence, she spoke. “To say that I am disappointed is an understatement,” she fumed. “Though I know that some of you maintained your correct, appropriate behavior for the substitute, the majority of you chose to forget the classroom rules.”

What is the meaning of the word appropriate in the paragraph?

The class sat nervously as our teacher paced in front of us, obviously angry. Finally, after a few minutes of silence, she spoke. “To say that I am disappointed is an understatement,” she fumed. “Though I know that some of you maintained your correct, appropriate behavior for the substitute, the majority of you chose to forget the classroom rules.”

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of appropriate?

I think that all students would benefit from having recess every day. There are many advantages, such as focusing on class work better, fewer kids running in the hallway, and improved behavior overall. Plus, who doesn’t love going outside for some fresh air?

What is the meaning of the word benefit in the paragraph?

I think that all students would benefit from having recess every day. There are many advantages, such as focusing on class work better, fewer kids running in the hallway, and improved behavior overall. Plus, who doesn’t love going outside for some fresh air?

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of benefit?

The D.J. hadn’t shown up yet. There were several leaks in the cafeteria ceiling letting in constant drops of rainwater. The decorations kept falling off of the walls. The dance was supposed to start in 20 minutes. Alexis, the head of the dance planning committee, was almost in tears. “This night is a mess,” she thought to herself. “It’s an absolute catastrophe!”

What is the meaning of the word catastrophe in the paragraph?

The D.J. hadn’t shown up yet. There were several leaks in the cafeteria ceiling letting in constant drops of rainwater. The decorations kept falling off of the walls. The dance was supposed to start in 20 minutes. Alexis, the head of the dance planning committee, was almost in tears. “This night is a mess,” she thought to herself. “It’s an absolute catastrophe!”

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of catastrophe?

The mayor had gathered all of the townspeople of Mayberry into the town square. “Citizens of this great city,” she began, “we have a serious problem that we need to address as a town.” A murmur went through the crowd. Everyone knew what she was talking about; raccoons had taken over city hall.

What is the meaning of the word citizens in the paragraph?

The mayor had gathered all of the townspeople of Mayberry into the town square. “Citizens of this great city,” she began, “we have a serious problem that we need to address as a town.” A murmur went through the crowd. Everyone knew what she was talking about; raccoons had taken over city hall.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of citizens?

As I slowly, carefully descended the steep, treacherous mountain, the anxiety that had been hanging over me like a dark cloud slowly began to disintegrate. I had been lost in the wilderness for almost a week with little food to eat and only small, half-frozen streams from which to drink. With every step I took, I was getting closer and closer to civilization. I would soon be in the town I had spotted from the mountain’s peak, able to sleep in a real bed and eat something other than trail mix and beef jerky.

What is the meaning of the word civilization in the paragraph?

As I slowly, carefully descended the steep, treacherous mountain, the anxiety that had been hanging over me like a dark cloud slowly began to disintegrate. I had been lost in the wilderness for almost a week with little food to eat and only small, half-frozen streams from which to drink. With every step I took, I was getting closer and closer to civilization. I would soon be in the town I had spotted from the mountain’s peak, able to sleep in a real bed and eat something other than trail mix and beef jerky.

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of civilization?