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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.
    inappropriate
    crazy
    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.
    Confused
    Angry
    Amazed
    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.
    energetic
    angry
    sluggish
    bored
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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 readable
    not concise
    not cursive
    not clear
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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.
    long
    funny
    incorrect
    brief
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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.
    always
    often
    never
    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.
    Always happens
    Never
    Rarely happens
    Sometimes
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  • What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence? I got a sufficient amount of sleep last night.
    satisfactory
    dreamless
    restless
    unsatisfactory
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  • What does the word "unanimous" mean in this sentence? The response was unanimous – the students wanted pizza in class.
    argument
    disagreement
    complete agreement by all
    majority
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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 you don't want
    Something that costs money
    Something that motivates you to do something
    Something that is paid for
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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.
    dog
    tree
    car
    barrier
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  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? She was excited to see the new exhibit at the museum.
    crazy behavior
    bad behavior
    a public display
    a private 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.
    ran around
    created
    judged
    demonstrated
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  • What does the word "precede" mean in this sentence? The lightening preceded the loud thunder.
    introduced
    go first
    go after
    lit up
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  • What does the word "generate" mean in this sentence? Generate a list of your favorite restaurants.
    create
    electrocute
    release
    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.
    cut
    lengthen
    change
    pray
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