For Part A, the meaning of "banished" as it is used in the excerpt is:
forced to leave one’s home
For Part B, the context clue that helps readers determine the meaning of "banished" is:
"...never again be allowed to live among..."
Part A
Read this excerpt from the passage, “The Monkey’s Fiddle”:
And so fell the sentence against Monkey. The animals believed Jackal’s false story. Theft was looked upon as a great wrong, so he must be banished. Monkey would never again be allowed to live among his animal friends.
The fiddle was still at his side, and he received as a last favor from the court the right to play a tune on it.
What is the meaning of banished as it is used in the excerpt?
Responses
accused unfairly
accused unfairly
forgiven for one’s behavior
forgiven for one’s behavior
pardoned for committing a crime
pardoned for committing a crime
forced to leave one’s home
forced to leave one’s home
Question 2
Part B
Which context clue helps readers determine the meaning of banished?
Responses
"...received as a last favor..."
"...received as a last favor..."
"...never again be allowed to live among..."
"...never again be allowed to live among..."
"...fell the sentence..."
"...fell the sentence..."
"...false story..."
"...false story..."
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