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Question

Fall is a time of reflection. The days are shorter, and the nights longer, as the summer fades away and winter approaches. The world around us is in transition, and we are reminded of the impermanence of life. This can be a time of great introspection and soul-searching.
Which set of context clues BEST points to the correct definition of impermanence in the third sentence?
(1 point)
• "reflection, transition, soul-searching"
• "reflection, shorter, longer"
• "fall, nights, summer"
• "longer, winter, great"

Answer 1

The set of context clues that BEST points to the correct definition of impermanence in the third sentence is "reflection, transition, soul-searching."

Answer 2

following does the suffix -er mean? (1 point)
• a leader in the community
• someone who performs an action
• the job someone chooses
• a goal people want to reach

Answer 3

The suffix -er typically means "someone who performs an action."

Answer 4

The suffix-ful means having, showing, or causing. Which word is the BEST synonym for graceful? (1 point)
Item 6
• one who looks at ease when performing difficult moves
Item 7
• ones who looks awkward when performing difficult moves
Item 8
one who looks angry and irritated when performing difficult moves
Item 9
• one who looks overjoyed when performing difficult moves

Answer 5

The BEST synonym for graceful, based on the meaning of the suffix -ful, would be "one who looks at ease when performing difficult moves" (Item 6).