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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
    appropriate
    off topic
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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
    Happy
    Confused
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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
    angry
    bored
    energetic
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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 cursive
    not concise
    not readable
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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.
    incorrect
    brief
    long
    funny
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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.
    sometimes
    always
    often
    never
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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
    Sometimes
    Rarely happens
    Never
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  • What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence? I got a sufficient amount of sleep last night.
    satisfactory
    unsatisfactory
    restless
    dreamless
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  • What does the word "unanimous" mean in this sentence? The response was unanimous – the students wanted pizza in class.
    disagreement
    argument
    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 motivates you to do something
    Something that you don't want
    Something that is paid for
    Something that costs money
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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.
    a private display
    bad behavior
    a public display
    crazy behavior
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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
    created
    demonstrated
    ran around
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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.
    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.
    cut
    lengthen
    pray
    change
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