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