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    vocab - context clues
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  • What does the word "relevant" mean in this sentence? Your teacher loves when your comments and questions are relevant to the lesson.
    appropriate
    inappropriate
    crazy
    off topic
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  • What does the word "flabbergasted" mean in this sentence? The teacher was flabbergasted by her students' knowledge. She knew they would do well on the test.
    Happy
    Amazed
    Angry
    Confused
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  • What does the word "lethargic" mean in this sentence? He was lethargic after Spring Break and didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
    energetic
    angry
    bored
    sluggish
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  • What does the word "illegible" mean in this sentence? The student's handwriting was illegible, and the teacher had trouble reading it.
    not concise
    not cursive
    not readable
    not clear
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  • What does the word "concise" mean in this sentence? The teacher told the class to provide a concise summary of the book.
    brief
    incorrect
    funny
    long
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  • What does the word "frequently" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    sometimes
    often
    never
    always
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  • What does the word "seldom" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    Rarely happens
    Sometimes
    Always happens
    Never
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  • What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence? I got a sufficient amount of sleep last night.
    unsatisfactory
    dreamless
    satisfactory
    restless
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  • What does the word "unanimous" mean in this sentence? The response was unanimous – the students wanted pizza in class.
    majority
    complete agreement by all
    argument
    disagreement
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  • What does the word "incentive" mean in this sentence? My sister offered me ice cream as an incentive for cleaning her room.
    Something that costs money
    Something that is paid for
    Something that you don't want
    Something that motivates you to do something
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  • What does the word "obstacle" mean in this sentence? He could not avoid the obstacle in the road and had to call for help.
    tree
    barrier
    dog
    car
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  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? She was excited to see the new exhibit at the museum.
    crazy behavior
    a private display
    a public display
    bad behavior
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  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? The students exhibited great excitement when they realized how many days until summer break.
    created
    ran around
    demonstrated
    judged
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  • What does the word "precede" mean in this sentence? The lightening preceded the loud thunder.
    lit up
    go after
    introduced
    go first
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  • What does the word "generate" mean in this sentence? Generate a list of your favorite restaurants.
    create
    release
    describe
    electrocute
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  • What does the word "alter" mean in this sentence? He needed to alter his pants because they were too long.
    change
    lengthen
    cut
    pray
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