Should Zoos Still Exist- Context Clues

"The court sided with the Bronx Zoo." What is the meaning of the word "sided"?

• supported

• concealed

• denied

• hindered

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The case has restarted conversation about whether or not zoos should still exist." What is the meaning of the word "restarted?"

• to come to an end

• to begin

• to start again

• to start for the first time

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The case has restarted conversation about whether or not zoos should still exist." Which word below could replace "exist" without changing the meaning of the word?

• hinder

• depart

• cease

• continue

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"Here TIME for Kids readers weigh in." What is the meaning of the phrase "weigh in?"

• join discussion

• depart

• find

• inquire

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

"We should not have zoos. In zoos, animals might not be given proper living conditions." What are "conditions" as used in this context?

• workout

• assign

• environment

• health

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"Zoos provide animals with food and a habitat that is made to resemble their natural habitat." What is the meaning of the word "resemble?"

• differ

• look like

• contrast

• disagree

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Animals can feel stressed by cage restraint, an unfamiliar environment and the presence of humans." What are "restraints" using context clues?

• agitation

• independence

• restrictions

• assistance

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

"Animals can feel stressed by cage restraint, an unfamiliar environment and the presence of humans." Using context clues what is the meaning of the word "unfamiliar"?

• different and strange

• common and known

• normal and regular

• ordinary and usual

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"If it's a crowded day at the zoo, some animals might get overwhelmed." Which word below could replace "overwhelmed" without changing the meaning of the word?

• surrender

• forfeit

• uncover

• overcome in mind and feeling

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"We should not have zoos. In zoos, animals might not be given proper living conditions." Which word below could replace "proper" without changing the meaning of the word?

• precise

• suitable

• private

• personal

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4