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why cant i keep talking to you when i say something
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Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically—she’s a drama major—but I told my mother I’d go anyway. I hadn’t seen my grandmother since she’d been admitted to Lawnrest.

Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically?

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"she's a drama major"
"she's a drama major"

"she'd been admitted"
"she'd been admitted"

"I hadn't seen my grandmother"
"I hadn't seen my grandmother"

"Annie was in bed"
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Use the sentences to answer the question.

Inside, I was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile.

Which of the following is the meaning of antiseptic?

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clean
clean

fragrant
fragrant

smoky
smoky

cold
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The words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?(1 point)
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a goal that people want to do
a goal that people want to do

the occupation an individual has
the occupation an individual has

an important person in the community
an important person in the community

someone who performs an action
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The suffix -ant means "tending to" and the word root -vig- means "watchful." Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?(1 point)
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alive
alive

absentminded
absentminded

alert
alert

asleep
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Gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. He includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. Which reference would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete?(1 point)
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thesaurus
thesaurus

vocabulary
vocabulary

glossary
glossary

dictionary
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Use the sentence to answer the question.

The ferocious tiger rolled over onto his back and nipped lightly at her cubs as they played around her.

What part of speech is ferocious?

(1 point)
Responses

verb
verb

noun
noun

adverb
adverb

adjective
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The crowd was large, so the speaker had to use a megaphone in order to be heard.

Which of the following does the root mega- mean in megaphone?

(1 point)
Responses

magnificent
magnificent

huge
huge

sound
sound

miniature
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no im thinking the word mega means huge
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Hydr- means “water” in Greek. Which of the following is the most likely meaning of hydrotherapy?(1 point)
Responses

a scientific compound containing water
a scientific compound containing water

a large pool of water
a large pool of water

a type of therapy that uses water
a type of therapy that uses water

a source of water
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A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment.

In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence.

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Use the excerpt to complete the activity.

Now it was my mother’s turn to sigh.

“Look,” I said, to cheer her up. “I’m thinking about shaving the moustache off.” Even though I wasn’t for a long time. Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement.

“Your grandmother probably won’t even recognize you,” she said. And I saw the shadow fall across her face.

In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word.
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In 1–2 sentences, explain how the knowledge of etymology benefits readers.(2 points)
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The clearest context clue for the word "theatrically" in this sentence would be "she's a drama major." This suggests that Annie, being a drama major, is likely to employ dramatic and exaggerated expressions or actions, hence the use of the word "theatrically" to describe her groaning.
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The correct meaning of the word "antiseptic" in this context is "clean." It refers to an environment that is free from bacteria or germs, and has a sterile and hygienic atmosphere.
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The correct meaning of the suffix "-er" in this context is "someone who performs an action." It is a common suffix that is used to indicate a person who carries out or performs a specific action or function.
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The best synonym for "vigilant" is "alert." Both words convey the meaning of being watchful, attentive, and aware.
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To understand the description of the athlete as "pugnacious," Gentry could refer to a dictionary. A dictionary provides comprehensive definitions and explanations of words, including their synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. It would provide a clear understanding of the meaning and connotation of "pugnacious" in relation to the athlete.
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The word "ferocious" in the given sentence is an adjective. It describes the nature or characteristic of the tiger, conveying that it is fierce, savage, or very aggressive.
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The root "mega-" in the word "megaphone" means "sound." A megaphone is a device used to amplify or make sound louder, typically by directing and enlarging the sound waves produced by the speaker's voice.
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Apologies for the confusion. You are correct, the root "mega-" in the word "megaphone" means "huge" or "large." A megaphone is a device that amplifies sound, particularly the volume, to make it larger and more audible over a greater distance. Thank you for pointing out the correction.
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The most likely meaning of "hydrotherapy" is "a type of therapy that uses water." "Hydro-" indicates the relation to water, and in this case, hydrotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of water for various purposes like pain relief, rehabilitation, or relaxation.
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In the given sentences, the context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" are "wildland," "forests," "grasslands," and "savannas." These terms imply different types of habitats or environments that contain various forms of plant life or vegetation. Since wildfires are mentioned to burn in these areas, it can be inferred that "vegetation" refers to the plants or plant-covered areas present in those habitats.
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In the excerpt, the meaning of "postponement" is the act of delaying or putting off something. The word "build" and the phrase "for a long time" provide the clearest context clues for understanding the meaning of postponement. The protagonist suggests that they can build a way of life based on postponing the decision to shave their mustache, indicating a deliberate delay or hesitation in taking action.
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Knowledge of etymology benefits readers by providing insights into the origin and history of words, helping them understand their meanings more deeply. By recognizing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, readers can decipher unfamiliar words, make connections across different languages, and expand their vocabulary.