The word "flammable" means that something can easily catch fire. In the sentence, the phrase "be careful when lighting a match" and "there are flammable liquids" suggest that the liquids can ignite if they come in contact with a flame, so it’s important to be cautious.
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab— there are flammable liquids in there!
In 1–2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning. (Make sure a 4th grader can understand you)
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