Colorado is home to a beautiful canyon. The Gunnison river carved out this ravine. It's now part of a national park. What is ravine? A. shallow water B. deep valley C. deep water
B. deep valley
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Elena found the word problem confusing and difficult, so she asked her teacher if he could simplify it for her. Which SAGE clue helps you understand simplify?
A. word problem B. difficult C. teacher D. found
B. difficult
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heart
Other team wins 20 points!
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seesaw
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gift
Win 20 points!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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This situation is a conundrum, a puzzle that's difficult to solve. What does conundrum mean? A. simple B. interesting C.a confusing and difficult problem or question D. who knows??
C.a confusing and difficult problem or question
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seesaw
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star
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fairy
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banana
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When trying to decode an unfamiliar word, what are 4 types of context clues? Hint: SAGE
synonyms, antonyms, general context, examples
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He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. What does precarious mean?A. safe B. secure C. superstitious D. uncertain
D. uncertain
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She heard the cry of the banshee, a spirit that alludes to the death of a family member. What is banshee? A.an announcer B. a mythological Irish "demon" C. an evil mythological being D.someone who cries wolf
B. a female mythological Irish "demon"
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When Natalee saw the stray cat in the rain, her heart sank. The rain-soaked animal was a truly pathetic sight.What does pathetic mean?
A. sick
B. horrible
C. different
D. pitiful
D. pitiful
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heart
Other team wins 25 points!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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fairy
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed. What does lethargic mean? A. sluggish B. hyper C. wired D. depressed
A. sluggish
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During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order. What does skirmish mean? A. fight B. truce C. suspension D. scream
A. fight
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The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals. What does elated mean? A.happy B. miserable C. uncertain D. confused
A.happy
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It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer. What is winced? A. flinched B. scream C. cried D. passed out (from pain)
A. flinch
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Millions of people came from all over to meet to have their voices heard. Jerry had never seen so many individuals congregate in one place. What does congregate mean? A.to assemble B.to talk to Congress C.to travel from near by D.far travel
A.to assemble
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It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park. What does idyllic mean? A. beautiful B. optimistic C. hopeful D. perfect