Question

Use context clues to determine the meaning of key terms.

1

The toddlers were animated in their description of the snake on the playground.

She used a computer program to animate her drawings, bringing movement to simple sketches.

What does animate mean in the above sentences?

A

Draw

B

Create

C

Make believe, pretend

D

Make lively, expressive

2

When the prefix in- is added to a word, it means “not” or “opposite of.” Use this information to match the term to the definition.

Match answers from the answer bank with the items in the list. Use the arrow keys to select an answer and press space when you're ready to drag it to a new location. Then use the arrow keys to move the answer to a response area and press space to drop it.

Not correct; wrong

Not lively; lifeless

Not finished; undone

Not mobile; still

Inactive

Inanimate

Incomplete

Invalid

3

Use the table and word bank below to complete the sentences. Not all answer choices will be used.

RootMeaningMicro-Range or area something coversTele-Far off, distanceScopeRange or area something covers

She used a 

 to observe the leaf structure.
She used a 

 to observe features of the Moon.

microscope

telescope

4

When -ic is added to the end nouns, it changes the word to an adjective. Use this information to fill in the blanks and complete the sentences.

The bird watcher used a 

 lens to observe the birds in the forest.

The bacteria on the door handle were 

.

microscopic

telescopic


Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers based on the context clues and the word meanings provided:

1. **Animate** in the sentences means:
**D. Make lively, expressive**
This is inferred from the animated descriptions by toddlers (expressive) and bringing movement to drawings (lively).

2. Match the terms to their definitions:
- Not correct; wrong → **Invalid**
- Not lively; lifeless → **Inanimate**
- Not finished; undone → **Incomplete**
- Not mobile; still → **Inactive**

3. Complete the sentences using the word bank:
- She used a **microscope** to observe the leaf structure.
- She used a **telescope** to observe features of the Moon.

4. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences:
- The bird watcher used a **telescopic** lens to observe the birds in the forest.
- The bacteria on the door handle were **microscopic**.