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7.2.B Use Context To Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unfamiliar Words

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Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development

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  • Q1
    What does the word reenactment mean in paragraph 12?
    A celebration of a famous person
    A repetition of an event
    A competition involving many participants
    A protest in response to an action
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q2
    In paragraph 11, the word refuted means —
    questioned
    performed
    disproved
    ignored
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q3
    What does the word flustered mean in paragraph 12?
    Greedy
    Suspicious
    Irritated
    Sly
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q4
    In paragraph 20, the word waver means to —
    tease
    be unhappy
    be humble
    hesitate
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q5
    In paragraph 3, the word depicting means —
    celebrating
    reporting
    representing
    photographing
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q6
    What does deviated mean in paragraph 13?
    Returned
    Strayed
    Originated
    Recovered
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q7
    Which phrase from paragraph 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word grueling in paragraph 7?
    Other noteworthy businesses involved
    transporting goods along the trails
    prospectors were not allowed
    burdened with more than 1,000 pounds of provisions
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q8
    Which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word daunting?
    have the desire
    challenge of solving real-world crises
    demonstrates that young children
    make the world a better, more peaceful place
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q9
    What does the phrase resorted to mean in paragraph 5?
    Do something as a last option
    Make something important
    Do something as a favor
    Make something last longer
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
  • Q10
    What does the word gusto mean in paragraph 25?
    Concern
    Precision
    Curiosity
    Enthusiasm
    60s
    7.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development

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