8.2.B Use Context To Determine Or Clarify The Meaning Of Unfamiliar Words
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Grade 8
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1What do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2?Influenced othersDrew attentionGrew in importanceBecame a reality60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q2In paragraph 16, the word nonchalantly means —happilyslightlycasuallythoughtfully60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q3What does the word constructive mean in paragraph 7?Beneficial for achieving an outcomeEffective for anticipating problemsNecessary for the futureUseful for answering questions60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q4In paragraph 11, the word logistics means the —raising of fundssupervising of detailsscheduling of practicesrecruiting of members60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q5Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand what opted means?times of attackpitting forces frequentlyarmy was defeateddecided to change60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q6In paragraph 5, the word sophisticated means —elaborateriskyexpensiveattractive60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q7Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand what scant means?coastal locationproblem could be solvedeven though the rainfallextreme water shortage60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q8In paragraph 5, the phrase privy to means —worried abouthappy withamused byknowledgeable of60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q9The word justify in paragraph 2 means to —make acceptableexplain in detailgive up on a taskprovide an opportunity60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q10What does the word erroneous mean in paragraph 4?FrequentUnacceptableIncorrectExpected60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q11Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of prescribed?calm, quiet efficiencyvery real and very dangerousintentionally setstand out as veterans60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q12The word misgivings in paragraph 3 means —seriousnessuncertaintyenthusiasmunderstanding60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q13In paragraph 10, the word ominously means —with alarming strengthwith an intimidating soundin a slow movementin a threatening manner60s8.2.B: Reading - Vocabulary Development