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.
What does "throw caution to the wind" mean?
take a risk
What are two different meanings of the word "initial"?
1. the beginning of something, 2. the first letter of a name or word
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?
What are two types of context clues?
synonym, antonym, inference, example, definition
What does "get bent out of shape" mean?
To be upset
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.
What does "break the ice" mean?
make people feel more comfortable
What are two different meanings of the word "trace"?
1. to copy something; 2. a small amount of something
What are two different meanings of the words "feet"?
1. a unit of measurement; 2. part of your body
What are two different meanings for the word "pitcher"?
1. a position in baseball, 2. a container that holds liquids
What does "That's the last straw" mean?
My patience has run out
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