Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases as They Are Used in a Text

When Shelly was told to leave the store, she (defiantly, definitely) refused and asked for a manager.

• defiantly

• definitely

This word is used to indicate a number.

• to

• too

• two

This word is used to indicate that something is excessive (or a lot).

• to

• too

• two

This word means that a group of people own or possess something.

• They're

• There

• Their

This word means to be in opposition against an authority figure.

• defiantly

• definitely

Read the text, then answer the question. One silver lining: Vending machine customers ate 4% less sodium than other students — an average of 3,287 milligrams per day compared with 3,436 mg for those who didn’t buy from vending machines. That’s probably because the extra snacks made kids too full to eat as much at mealtime, when dishes are especially salty. In any event, kids should eat no more than 1,200 to 1,500 mg of sodium each day, according to the Mayo Clinic. (Even for adults, the government recommends a daily limit of 2,300 mg.) Select the meaning of the phrase, "One silver lining."

• Positive effect of vending machines

• Neutral effect of vending machines

• Vending machines lined with silver

• Negative effect of vending machines

• Emotional connotation of vending machines

Read the text, then answer the question. One silver lining: Vending machine customers ate 4% less sodium than other students — an average of 3,287 milligrams per day compared with 3,436 mg for those who didn’t buy from vending machines. That’s probably because the extra snacks made kids too full to eat as much at mealtime, when dishes are especially salty. In any event, kids should eat no more than 1,200 to 1,500 mg of sodium each day, according to the Mayo Clinic. (Even for adults, the government recommends a daily limit of 2,300 mg.) Select the words or phrases that help determine the meaning of "One silver lining."

• “Overall, vending machines in school appear to be taking a toll on public health.

• In any event, kids should eat no more than 1,200 to 1,500 mg of sodium each day, according to the Mayo Clinic.

• That’s probably because the extra snacks made kids too full to eat as much at mealtime, when dishes are especially salty.

• “...Vending machine customers ate 4% less sodium than other students -- an average of 3,287 milligrams per day compared with 3,436 mg for those who didn’t buy from vending machines.”

Determine the Meaning of Words and Phrases as They Are Used in a Text

• A) The literal meaning of a word or phrase

• B) The meaning of a word or phrase in the context of a sentence

• C) The historical origin of a word or phrase

• D) The pronunciation of a word or phrase

Identify the meaning of the word 'ambiguous' in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion.'

• A) Clear and precise

• B) Open to more than one interpretation

• C) Irrelevant

• D) Detailed

What does the phrase 'break the ice' mean in the context of a social gathering?

• A) To literally break ice

• B) To start a conversation in a social setting

• C) To end a conversation

• D) To create a tense atmosphere