Guessing Meaning from Context

Though she disagreed with the old man, she showed him deference because of his advanced age.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

A prodigious storm swept across the state, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

To compensate the neighbors for disturbing them with our chainsaw, we gave them a stack of firewood.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

I am working very hard for the same candidate that you support. You are doing

it for pay. I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing it out of conviction.

• being found guilty

• strong belief

• anger

• a desire to eat prunes

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate. What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?

• to measure the mass

• to put pressure on a scale

• to think about

• to be important

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing. What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?

• old

• intelligent

• foolish

• very strong

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?

• to keep something hot or cold      

• to suggest without clearly saying

• to do something evil

• to protect from disease

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, 'The detective's keen observation skills allowed him to **discern** the truth from the lies,' what does 'discern' mean?

• A) ignore

• B) detect

• C) hide

• D) fabricate

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CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The **benevolent** king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness and fairness'?

• A) cruel

• B) generous

• C) indifferent

• D) wealthy

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, 'The scientist's hypothesis was **tenuous** at best, lacking substantial evidence,' what does 'tenuous' mean?

• A) strong

• B) weak

• C) clear

• D) proven

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D