9th grade idioms and vocab inferences context clue
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By the time the deadline arrived, Malik realized he hadn’t proofread his paper or cited his sources. His teacher’s comments were harsh but fair. On the way home, he sighed and admitted he’d really dropped the ball this time.
Failed to take responsibility or complete a task properly
The scientist’s claim sounded plausible, though the evidence was thin. Her peers didn’t dismiss it, but they wanted more data before believing her. Some said her idea could reshape the entire field—if it turned out to be true. PLAUSIBLE
believable or reasonable but not certain
Lena stood at the front of the room while whispers spread through the class. Instead of arguing or getting emotional, she spoke calmly and clearly. Her composed tone made the truth hard to ignore. What does COMPOSED mean?
calm and controlled under pressure
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