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Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?

• hole

• cannon

• office

• pole

Read the story below. What does the word in bold mean?

• exciting

• sad

• curious

• hard

What are context clues?

• Words with the same meaning.

• Words with opposite meanings.

• Hints or clues in a reading that help us find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues to solve a crime.

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

• Clear and precise

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Related to love and affection

• A type of fruit

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'obscure' correctly?

• The instructions were obscure, making it easy to follow.

• The painting was obscure, hidden behind a curtain.

• The obscure weather was sunny and bright.

• The obscure dessert was everyone's favorite.

What does the term 'context clues' refer to in reading comprehension?

• Words with the same meaning

• Words with opposite meanings

• Hints or clues in a reading that help us find the meaning of unknown words

• Clues to solve a crime

Identify the synonym for the word 'enigmatic'.

• Mysterious

• Simple

• Boring

• Predictable

In literature, what does the term 'foreshadowing' mean?

• A direct statement of future events

• Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story

• A summary of past events

• A description of the setting

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'vague'?

• Her explanation was vague, leaving us with more questions.

• The picture was vague, showing every detail clearly.

• His vague directions led us straight to the destination.

• The vague recipe was easy to follow.

What is the antonym of 'explicit'?

• Clear

• Vague

• Detailed

• Precise