Unknown Meaning

If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent.

What does discontent mean?

• from another continent

• not happy

• from a different country

• not from the same country

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

• play

• shut

• close

• open

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

• angry

• happy

• tired

• sad

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

• working

• squeaking

• barking

• coloring

What is another way you can determine an unknown word?

• Ask a friend for the definition of the word.

• Skip the sentence and move on.

• 1. Break down the sentence.

  What can I learn about the word based on how it was used in the sentence?

• There are no other ways.

The video game was supposed to be a diversion. I was just going to play for a few minutes. You know, waste a little time. Instead, I played for hours. When I say "hours," I’m not just exaggerating the amount of time I spent playing. I spent so much time playing it that, over my Thanksgiving break, I slept only four hours and missed Thanksgiving dinner. I did, however, beat the game. When it was over, my accomplishment had earned me little more than a headache and a bad case of insomnia. I felt foolish, so I immediately started playing another game. Read the following sentence from the passage. The video game was supposed to be a diversion. What does the word diversion mean?

• lifestyle

• disguise

• distraction

• contest

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the context of a sentence?

• A) Clear and precise

• B) Open to more than one interpretation

• C) Related to a specific topic

• D) Easy to understand

In the sentence 'The results of the experiment were inconclusive,' what does 'inconclusive' mean?

• A) Final and definite

• B) Not leading to a firm conclusion

• C) Related to a conclusion

• D) Easy to conclude

Which of the following is a synonym for 'obscure'?

• A) Clear

• B) Hidden

• C) Bright

• D) Obvious

What does the word 'vague' mean in the context of a description?

• A) Detailed and specific

• B) Not clearly expressed

• C) Easy to understand

• D) Direct and straightforward