From the muddy shoes, I can infer that you were playing outside. What does infer mean?
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
The substitute teacher explained she was only there for a temporary time. What does temporary mean?
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
The result of studying every night was an excellent grade on the test. What does result mean?
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something.
Emma had to justify why she was late by showing the note from the office. What does justify mean?
show or prove to be right or reasonable.
Rubber is a very flexible material that can bend without breaking. What does flexible mean?
capable of bending easily without breaking.
Ben is a frequent visitor at the library because he loves reading new books. What does frequent mean?
occurring or done on many occasions, in many cases, or in quick succession / visit (a place) often or habitually.
We can conclude that the story has a happy ending because the characters are smiling. What does conclude mean?
arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning / bring (something) to an end.
Maya worked hard and was proud to accomplish her goal of reading 20 books. What does accomplish mean?
achieve or complete successfully
Mia’s answer was accurate, so she earned full points on the math problem. What does accurate mean?
correct in all details; exact.
The roller coaster has a minimum height requirement for safety. What does minimum mean?
the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required.
The number of birds will decrease in the winter when they fly south. What does decrease mean?
make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
We need to eliminate the weeds from the garden so the flowers can grow. What does eliminate mean?
completely remove or get rid of (something).
Ben used a calculator to calculate the total cost of his groceries. What does calculate mean?
determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically.
The detective looked at every detail of the mystery to solve the case. What does detail mean?
an individual feature, fact, or item.
In the desert, water is scarce, so animals must save every drop. What does scarce mean?
insufficient for the demand.
The purpose of the meeting was to plan the school field trip. What does purpose mean?
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
Sarah rarely eats candy because she prefers fruit. What does rarely mean?
not often
The entire class cheered when their team won the spelling bee. What does entire mean?
with no part left out; whole.
Lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July is an American tradition. What does tradition mean?
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
Please insert the key into the lock to open the door. What does insert mean?
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing, especially with care
The teacher tried to simplify the directions so everyone could understand. What does simplify mean?
make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand.
The coach asked Liam to demonstrate how to dribble the basketball What does demonstrate mean?
give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).