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    vocab - context clues
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  • What does the word "relevant" mean in this sentence? Your teacher loves when your comments and questions are relevant to the lesson.
    crazy
    inappropriate
    off topic
    appropriate
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  • What does the word "flabbergasted" mean in this sentence? The teacher was flabbergasted by her students' knowledge. She knew they would do well on the test.
    Amazed
    Angry
    Confused
    Happy
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  • What does the word "lethargic" mean in this sentence? He was lethargic after Spring Break and didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
    sluggish
    energetic
    bored
    angry
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  • What does the word "illegible" mean in this sentence? The student's handwriting was illegible, and the teacher had trouble reading it.
    not clear
    not readable
    not cursive
    not concise
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  • What does the word "concise" mean in this sentence? The teacher told the class to provide a concise summary of the book.
    brief
    funny
    incorrect
    long
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  • What does the word "frequently" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    often
    never
    always
    sometimes
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  • What does the word "seldom" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    Sometimes
    Always happens
    Never
    Rarely happens
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  • What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence? I got a sufficient amount of sleep last night.
    unsatisfactory
    restless
    satisfactory
    dreamless
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  • What does the word "unanimous" mean in this sentence? The response was unanimous – the students wanted pizza in class.
    argument
    majority
    disagreement
    complete agreement by all
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  • What does the word "incentive" mean in this sentence? My sister offered me ice cream as an incentive for cleaning her room.
    Something that is paid for
    Something that costs money
    Something that motivates you to do something
    Something that you don't want
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  • What does the word "obstacle" mean in this sentence? He could not avoid the obstacle in the road and had to call for help.
    tree
    barrier
    car
    dog
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  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? She was excited to see the new exhibit at the museum.
    bad behavior
    crazy behavior
    a private display
    a public display
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  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? The students exhibited great excitement when they realized how many days until summer break.
    judged
    demonstrated
    created
    ran around
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  • What does the word "precede" mean in this sentence? The lightening preceded the loud thunder.
    introduced
    lit up
    go first
    go after
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  • What does the word "generate" mean in this sentence? Generate a list of your favorite restaurants.
    release
    electrocute
    create
    describe
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  • What does the word "alter" mean in this sentence? He needed to alter his pants because they were too long.
    lengthen
    change
    pray
    cut
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