Conjunctions
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________ of a hotdog, I'll eat a hamburger
Instead
Much faster than walking
running
Something you celebrate once a year on the day you were born...
birthday
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
I _____ hungry.
am
I haven't been able to participate in gym class _____ I broke my foot.
since, because
After running the marathon, the athlete was this
tired
When you feel sick at school, you should go to the _____.
nurse
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
They _____ waiting outside.
are
He went to college, ____ he will return soon.
but
This flower is often red but be careful where you grab it
rose
Up is to down as north is to
south
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam. Using context clues, what does apprehensive mean?
anxious or nervous
She ____ going to the store after work.
is
You can have cookies ____ ice cream for desert.
or
You can see your reflection in this
mirror
The day that comes after Wednesday is ____
Thursday
I have such clear memories of my dream last night. I remember all the details vividly. Using context clues, what does vividly mean?
Clearly
vivid = clear, bright, alive
I already ____ my lunch.
ate
We cannot go to the beach ____ the weather is good.
unless
This is something that has inches on it, or a person who is in charge of everything, like a king
ruler
Name a container for flowers
vase
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open
We _____ to the mall last weekend.
went