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Yes, whales have hair, but they usually shed their hair while they are very young. In which sentence does the word shed have the same meaning as in this sentence? A. . B.  C.  D. 

• The farmer keeps both of his horses in a shed
• Lanterns shed light over the quiet campsite.
• Snakes shed their skin several times each year.
• They shed tears of joy after the game.

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Each student was ALLOTTED two tickets to the dance.
Allotted means:

• allowed
• joyful 
• taken 
• fed

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The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
Tragic means:

• fantasy, dream
• disastrous, awful
• extremely happy

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Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  

• Followed her mother's requests
• Folded her clothes
• Brushed her teeth
• That night

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Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare & Contrast

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Which type of text structure describes events in sequential order?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

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Chimpanzees and humans are alike in many ways. A baby chimp laughs when its mother tickles it. After chimps fight, they kiss and make up. When one chimp comforts another, it gives it a hug or pat on the back. There are, of course, many ways that chimps and humans are different. Chimpanzees are smaller and stronger than humans. An adult male chimp stands 3 or 4 feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. But a chimpanzee can lift more weight than a man who is six feet tall!

• Compare & Contrast
• Problem & Solution
• Cause & Effect
• Description

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This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• cause & effect

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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