Context Clues: Tier Two Vocabulary — Westward Expansion / Wi

In the sentence: "The pioneers built a sturdy wagon to transport all their belongings across the frontier, so that it would not break down," the word "sturdy" most likely means: A) large B) expensive C) strong D) heavy

In the sentence: "After a long drought, the river's water level dwindled, leaving muddy banks and little to no water," the word "dwindled" most likely means: A) flowed quickly B) changed direction C) became more clear D) became smaller

In the sentence: "The town's general store served as a central hub where settlers met, exchanged news and supplies," the word "hub" most likely means: A) an empty building B) a main location C) a storage closet D) a hidden path

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