channel. noun. Definition: A long, curved passage or tube for carrying water or other substances. Synonyms: canal, course, duct. Definition: A narrow body of water. Synonyms: strait, narrows, neck. Definition: A direct way of passing information or supplies. Synonyms: avenue, route, conduit.Read the thesaurus entry for channel. Then, use the drop-down menus to pick the synonym that best fits each sentence.She was the first swimmer to cross the between the two countries.If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate .

Answer 1

1. She was the first swimmer to cross the strait between the two countries.

2. If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate avenue.

Answer 2

2 is not avenue its either route or duct

Answer 3

You're correct that "route" could fit well in that context. Here's the revised answer:

2. If you want your complaint to be addressed, you need to go through the appropriate route.

Thank you for your clarification!

Answer 4

Use the drop-down menus to identify the correct homophone for each sentence.

Aziz went to the beach. Marc went,
.

the best friends I have.

The dog found
bone.

I think this is
coat.

Answer 5

Here are the correct homophones for each sentence:

1. Aziz went to the beach. Marc went, too.

2. They're the best friends I have.

3. The dog found a bone.

4. I think this is your coat.

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Answer 6

for 4 its ITS

exemplary. adjective. Definition: Worthy of imitation. Synonyms: commendable, ideal, definitive. Definition: Functioning as an example. Synonyms: illustrative, prototypical. Definition: Functioning as a warning. Synonyms: warning, cautionary, admonitory.Using the thesaurus entry and context clues, choose the best synonym for exemplary in each sentence. Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then check the definitions.The library has received public recognition for its exemplary literacy programs.If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the exemplary essays that the teacher handed out.

Answer 7

Here are the best synonyms for "exemplary" in each sentence based on the provided definitions and context:

1. The library has received public recognition for its commendable literacy programs.

2. If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the illustrative essays that the teacher handed out.

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Answer 8

Which homophone best completes the sentence?

________ not going to believe what I just heard about the principal.

Your
You’re
Its
It’s

Answer 9

The correct homophone that best completes the sentence is You're.

The completed sentence is:

You're not going to believe what I just heard about the principal.

Answer 10

Use the dictionary entry for lore to answer the question.

lore

lore [‘lor] noun

from Old English leornian

1. something that is taught

2. something that is learned

3. a body of tradition

4. the space between the eye and the bill in a bird

5. the space between the eye and the mouth in a reptile or fish

Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the third definition of the word lore.

2. Jasmine’s grandmother passed all of the family’s lore on to the younger generation.
The measurement of the lore told us exactly what bird species we had found on the island.
In his personal library, the retired gardener stored his handmade volumes of plant lore.
The lizard’s green lore was slightly darker in color than the rest of its face and body.

3. Use the dictionary entry for crude to answer the question.

crude

crude [‘krüd] adj

from Latin crudus

1. the quality of being unchanged from the original state

2. the quality of being primitive or uncultured

3. the quality of being obvious

4. the quality of being rough in execution

Which word best defines the word crude?

polished
undeveloped
skilled
mature

4. Use the dictionary entry for crude to answer the question.

crude

crude [‘krüd] adj

from Latin crudus

1. the quality of being unchanged from the original state

2. the quality of being primitive or uncultured

3. the quality of being obvious

4. the quality of being rough or inexpert in execution

Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the fourth definition of the word crude.

Rather than being subtle, Selma was rather crude in the way she conducted herself at the meeting.
Elijah and his brother quickly built a crude shelter that would keep them warm and dry through the night.
Thelma’s knowledge of art and poetry showed the rest of the diners that she was far from crude.
There was oil to be found on the property, but it was crude and would need to be processed.

5. Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

The art teacher thought you’re drawing was exceptionally detailed.
Some of the neighbors just saw you’re dog running down the street.
I think you left your biology notebook on the bleachers yesterday.
If you want to finish the assignment, your going to need another pen.

6. Use the thesaurus entry for abstract to answer the question.

abstract
noun

Definition: a summary of points in brief form
Synonyms: summary, brief, digest, synopsis

verb
Definition: to make a summary of
Synonyms: summarize, outline

adjective
Definition: expressing a quality apart from an object, without a direct representation
Synonyms: theoretical, conceptual, nonrepresentational, ideal

Which is a possible synonym for the word abstract as it is used in this sentence?

The medical students were asked to abstract the information in the related case studies.

synopsis
summarize
ideal
conceptual

7. se the dictionary entry for lore to answer the question.

lore

lore [‘lor] noun

from Old English leornian

1. something that is taught

2. something that is learned

3. a body of knowledge or tradition

4. the space between the eye and the bill in a bird

5. the space between the eye and the mouth in a reptile or fish

Which definition of lore best matches the most common definition given by the dictionary entry?

a tale
a superstition
a lesson
a face

8. Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.

lavish

la•vish [‘la-vish]

from Middle French lavasse

adj

1. given in large amounts

2. having a very rich and expensive quality

verb

1. giving or using in large amounts

Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the last definition of the word lavish.

There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.

9. Use the thesaurus entry for labyrinth to answer the question.

labyrinth

noun

Definition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages; something that is extremely difficult to understand

Synonyms: entanglement, puzzle, web

Which sentences contain possible synonyms for the word labyrinth? Select three answers.

The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.
Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.
Perhaps, Julian would not have gotten lost if he had brought a map or a compass.
After spending several days in the wilderness, the group of explorers was happy to be back home.

10. Use the dictionary entry for crude to answer the question.

crude

crude [‘krüd] adj

from Latin crudus

1. the quality of being unchanged from the original state

2. the quality of being primitive or uncultured

3. the quality of being obvious

4. the quality of being rough in execution

Which definition of crude is the most common?

the quality of being unchanged from the original state
the quality of being primitive or uncultured
the quality of being obvious
the quality of being rough in execution

Answer 11

Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided dictionary entries and context clues:

1. Lore: The sentence that best uses the third definition of "lore" is:
   Jasmine’s grandmother passed all of the family’s lore on to the younger generation.

2. Crude: The word that best defines "crude" based on the options provided is:
   undeveloped.

3. Crude (fourth definition): The sentence that best uses the fourth definition of "crude" is:
   Elijah and his brother quickly built a crude shelter that would keep them warm and dry through the night.

4. Homophone: The sentence that shows the correct use of a common homophone is:
   I think you left your biology notebook on the bleachers yesterday.

5. Abstract: A possible synonym for "abstract" as it is used in the sentence is:
   summarize.

6. Lore (most common definition): The definition of "lore" that best matches the most common definition given by the dictionary entry is:
   a body of knowledge or tradition.

7. Lavish: The sentence that best uses the last definition of "lavish" is:
   For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.

8. Labyrinth: The sentences that contain possible synonyms for the word "labyrinth" are:

   • The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
   • Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.
   • It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.

9. Crude (most common definition): The most common definition of "crude" is:
   the quality of being primitive or uncultured.

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