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During science class, Maya carefully analyzed the experiment results before deciding what the data suggested.
ignore the details
study something closely
forget the facts
guess the answer
Putting ice on his swollen ankle helped alleviate the pain after the tough soccer game today.
hide completely
cause more damage
increase intensity
make easier
Since the art supply store was closed, we chose an alternative way to paint our posters.
secret plan
difficult path
wrong choice
another option
Sarah felt ambivalent about the field trip because she was excited but also missed her dog.
totally confused
very happy
extremely bored
having mixed feelings
During science class, Maya carefully analyzed the experiment results before deciding what the data suggested.
ignore the details
study something closely
forget the facts
guess the answer
The two rivals showed clear animosity toward each other during the entire basketball game last night.
strong dislike
shared interest
friendly teasing
great respect
It is hard to give an approximate time for the hike, but it usually takes two hours.
close estimate
exact moment
final goal
random guess
The teacher made an arbitrary decision to change seats, which surprised everyone in the classroom today.
logically argued
carefully planned
based on whim
very fair
We attribute our team's victory to the extra practice sessions we held every single Saturday morning.
copy the style
hide the secret
explain the cause
forget the reason
Eating a healthy breakfast every morning is beneficial for staying focused during your morning math class.
harmful
time-consuming
expensive
helpful
The final project instructions were so comprehensive that we knew exactly what the teacher expected daily.
quite short
very confusing
covering everything
slightly incorrect
The word 'stubborn' has a negative connotation, while 'determined' sounds much more positive and respectful.
spelling rule
suggested meaning
dictionary label
exact definition
The artist used a light blue to contrast with the dark red in his painting today.
show differences
blend colors
match perfectly
create light
The student provided a credible excuse for being late, backed by a note from his doctor.
hard to understand
believable
very strange
completely false
He gave his homework a cursory look before rushing out the door to meet his friends.
slow and careful
quick and rushed
deep and thoughtful
total waste
As a complete cynic, Leo refused to believe the teacher really meant to give us extra credit.
someone who doubts
someone who cheats
a happy student
a hopeful person
