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Multiple meaning words, abstract language, context clues and other vocabulary related tasks.

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What are two different meanings of the words "feet"?

1. a unit of measurement; 2. part of your body

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What does "get bent out of shape" mean?

To be upset

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Your friend says "Do you have a charger with you?". What are they trying to ask in an indirect way?

Can I borrow your charger.

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Your mom sees you watching TV and says "I see you are really working hard at cleaning your room". What does she really mean?

that you should be cleaning and not watching tv!

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What are two different meanings for the word "pitcher"?

1. a position in baseball, 2. a container that holds liquids

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You are texting on your phone and your parent says "How long will your homework take to do?". What are they trying to say indirectly?

Shouldn't you be working on your homework instead of texting?

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What does "That's the last straw" mean?

My patience has run out

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What does "break the ice" mean?

make people feel more comfortable

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What are two different meanings of the word "initial"?

1. the beginning of something, 2. the first letter of a name or word

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Use context clues to define the word "inherit". You could tell she inherited her father's math skills because she earned an A+ in Algebra and Geometry.

This was an example. Inherit means to get something from a relative or parent.

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What are two different meanings of the word "trace"?

1. to copy something; 2. a small amount of something

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What does "throw caution to the wind" mean?

take a risk

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Your dad says "Turn the TV off and hit the books- your big test is tomorrow" What does he mean?

You need to start studying

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You see you friend is crying and you say "are you ok?. She says "Yah, this is just the best day ever" Do you think she is having a good day? explain

NO she was being sarcastic- she is obviously upset about something

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Your Mom told you not to play ball in the house, but you did it anyway and broke her favorite Vase. You hear her car pull in and know it is time to FACE THE MUSIC. What does that mean>

its time to face the consequences for your actions-

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My mom said "I Hear the ice cream man on our street- that happens once in a blue moon". What does that mean

the ice cream man very rarely comes on the street

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