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)
Responses

"reflection, shorter, longer"
"reflection, shorter, longer"

"fall, nights, summer"
"fall, nights, summer"

"longer, winter, great"
"longer, winter, great"

"reflection, transition, soul-searching"

For many, fall is a time to appreciate the beauty and bounty of nature. The changing colors of the leaves, the cool nights, and the warmth of the sun make us appreciate the beauty of the season. We can also take time to appreciate the gifts of the harvest and the abundance of the natural world.

Which of the following BEST describes what the word "abundance" means in the last sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

a lack of something 
a lack of something 

a large quantity of something
a large quantity of something

a reflection of something 
a reflection of something 

a surprising amount of something

Ben came downstairs complaining theatrically---he's in the school's fall drama---but my mom was not buying his sob story about wanting to miss school. 

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

(1 point)
Responses

"my mom was not buying his sob story"
"my mom was not buying his sob story"

"he's in the school's fall drama"
"he's in the school's fall drama"

"wanting to miss school"
"wanting to miss school"

"Ben came downstairs complaining"

3 answers

  1. Which set of context clues BEST points to the correct definition of impermanence in the third sentence?

    • Answer: "reflection, transition, soul-searching"
  2. Which of the following BEST describes what the word "abundance" means in the last sentence?

    • Answer: a large quantity of something
  3. Which of the following is the clearest context clue for "theatrically?"

    • Answer: "he's in the school's fall drama"
Which of the following is the meaning of melancholy?

(1 point)
Responses

irritated
irritated

sad
sad

nervous
nervous

excited

The words photographer, police officer, and baker all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?(1 point)
Responses

a goal people want to reach
a goal people want to reach

a leader in the community
a leader in the community

the job someone chooses
the job someone chooses

someone who performs an action

The suffix -ful means having, showing, or causing. Which word is the BEST synonym for graceful?(1 point)
Responses

one who looks at ease when performing difficult moves
one who looks at ease when performing difficult moves

ones who looks awkward when performing difficult moves
ones who looks awkward when performing difficult moves

one who looks angry and irritated when performing difficult moves
one who looks angry and irritated when performing difficult moves

one who looks overjoyed when performing difficult moves

Demarco is writing a report about the popularity of the community Halloween event. He includes information about the mayor who is described as sprightly. Which reference would help Demarco understand the description of the mayor? (1 point)
Responses

thesaurus
thesaurus

table of contents
table of contents

dictionary 
dictionary 

glossary
  1. Which of the following is the meaning of melancholy?

    • Answer: sad
  2. The words photographer, police officer, and baker all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?

    • Answer: someone who performs an action
  3. The suffix -ful means having, showing, or causing. Which word is the BEST synonym for graceful?

    • Answer: one who looks at ease when performing difficult moves
  4. Demarco is writing a report about the popularity of the community Halloween event. He includes information about the mayor who is described as sprightly. Which reference would help Demarco understand the description of the mayor?

    • Answer: dictionary