Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a words position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
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Q 1/8
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How does "endeavored" affect the meaning of paragraph 6?
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It shows that Liam became excited about decisions.
It shows that Liam's mother lacked the desire to help.
It explains that Liam was afraid to make a decision.
It explains that Liam's mother struggled to assist him.
Q 2/8
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What is the meaning of "cringed" in paragraph 30?
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hunched shoulders anxiously
moved forward confidently
laughed jokingly
raised eyebrows questioningly
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How does "endeavored" affect the meaning of paragraph 6?
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What is the meaning of "cringed" in paragraph 30?
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6.L.4.a
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Based on the poem, what is the meaning of "unbefriended" in line 6?
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6.L.4.a
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What is the meaning of the word "mimic" as used in the sentence below?
"'If you can mimic it, you can eliminate an awful lot of the problems you have with all the man-made fibers that are currently available.' "
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6.L.4.a
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Based on paragraph 8, what is the meaning of the word "diverse"?
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6.L.4.a
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Based on the sentence below from paragraph 16, what does the word "adamant" tell the reader about how the sons felt?
"However, his sons were adamant."
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6.L.4.a
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In the sentence below, what does the word "inhospitable" mean?
"The third son traveled afar, through the deep snow of the inhospitable countryside, to seek out the wigwams of the totem pole makers."
