Using Context Clues
Which word best defines embark in the following sentence?
The scientist decided to embark on a dangerous expedition to the unmapped jungle.
A. To finish an activity
B. To begin or set out on a journey
C. To hesitate before acting
D. To return to a starting point
B. To begin or set out on a journey
I viewed the show on the television. Provide a synonym for the word "viewed".
Watched
She had to complete the assignment at a rapid pace to get it turned in on time. Provide an antonym for the word "rapid".
slow
Provide 5 features to describe this item: tree
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You are working on a major group project for your history class, due next week, and it's worth 40% of your grade. Your group assigned one person, Alex, to compile all the research into the final presentation slides. It is now two days before the due date, and Alex hasn't responded to any texts or emails from the group since the weekend. The group chat is starting to panic.
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions?
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"Cease that drumming, Steve, or you'll wake the baby," Dad warned. What does cease mean in this sentence?
A. To improve or upgrade
B. To loudly announce
C. To start or initiate
D. To stop or discontinue
D. To stop or discontinue
The teacher had to instruct the student on how to do the math problem. Provide a synonym for the word "instruct".
Teach
The woman never leaves the house without her purse. Provide an antonym for the word "never".
Always
Provide 5 features to describe this item: fork
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You texted your friend, Sarah, asking if she wanted to go to the football game on Friday. Sarah texted back only two words: "Can't go." Later, you see her posting pictures on social media of her at a local concert that same night.
Based on her two-word reply, what can you infer about Sarah's tone or emotional state when she sent the text? (e.g., rushed, annoyed, sad, neutral) Why?
What is the most likely reason Sarah gave you a vague answer ("Can't go") instead of just telling you she was going to the concert?
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My biggest problem when studying for tests is that I always procrastinate until the night before. What does procrastinate mean in this sentence?
A. To finish a task quickly
B. To delay or put off doing something
C. To be fully prepared
D. To seek help from a tutor
B. To delay or put off doing something
It is very rare to see a Racoon in the middle of the day. What is a synonym for "rare"?
uncommon
The minimum price I am willing to spend is $20. What is an antonym for the word "minimum"?
maximum
Make a sentence about the picture using at least 3 descriptive words.
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You have a job interview at the bookstore at 4:00 PM today. You carefully planned your day: get out of school at 3:00, take the 3:15 bus, and arrive at 3:45. However, the principal just announced that the school day will be extended by 45 minutes because of a last-minute assembly, meaning you won't get out until 3:45.
What's the problem?
What are 2 solutions?
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It can really irk my mom when I leave my dirty dishes in the sink instead of washing them right away. What does irk mean in this sentence?
A. To make someone happy or delighted
B. To annoy, irritate, or trouble
C. To confuse or puzzle
D. To praise excessively
B. To annoy, irritate, or trouble
She gradually poured the flour into the mixing bowl. What is a synonym for the word "gradually"?
Slowly
I inhaled the smell of the beautiful roses. What is an antonym for the word "inhale"?
exhale
Make a sentence about the picture using at least 3 descriptive words.
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You noticed that two people in your usual lunch group, Sarah and Maria, are being strangely quiet. Maria is looking at her phone, and Sarah keeps sighing heavily and pushing her food around her tray. When you ask them what's wrong, they both say, "Nothing."
What non-verbal cues allow you to infer that there is a conflict, even though they denied it?
Why might Sarah and Maria not want to talk about their problem in the middle of the cafeteria?
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The detective was completely baffled by the missing evidence and couldn't figure out the next step. What does baffled mean in this sentence?
A. Feeling tired and sleepy
B. Confused, puzzled, or bewildered
C. Extremely confident
D. Entertained and amused
B. Confused, puzzled, or bewildered
We will depart from the airport at 3pm, so don't be late. What is a synonym for the word "depart"?
leave
My mom told me not to forget my backpack at school. What is an antonym for the word "forget"?
Make a sentence about the picture using at least 3 descriptive words.
You see a talented classmate, Maya, using her phone to quickly look up answers during an extremely difficult, high-stakes final exam in a class that is crucial for her college applications. You know she needs a good grade to get into her dream school. The teacher did not see it.
What is the problem?
What can you infer about why Maya might have cheated on the test?
If you tell the teacher, what is the most likely consequence for Maya?
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