remove federal protection for the gray wolves. Which of the following describes what the word conservationists means as it is used in the first sentence? (2 points) Responses a person who wants to preserve and maintain the environment and wildlife. a person who wants to preserve and maintain the environment and wildlife. a person who owns animals for selling them a person who owns animals for selling them a person who pursues animals for food a person who pursues animals for food a person who works for the government a person who works for the government Question 5 The suffix "-ology" means study. Which of the following is the most likely meaning of herbology?(2 points) Responses the study of fish the study of fish the study of water the study of water the study of the therapeutic use of plants the study of the therapeutic use of plants the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. Question 6 Read the following sentences and use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold-faced word. The benevolent woman always volunteered at the animal shelter, helping to care for the abandoned pets and ensuring they found loving homes. What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean in this context. (1 point) Responses mean and cruel mean and cruel generous and kind generous and kind indifferent indifferent strict and harsh strict and harsh Question 7 Use the sentence to answer the question. Certain trees produce seeds only when the fire heats them. If the fire removes thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local animals. Fire also may kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage otherwise healthy trees. Which set of context clues below best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence? (2 points) Responses "water, plants, animals" "water, plants, animals" "thick shrubs, plants, trees" "thick shrubs, plants, trees" "seeds, fire, animals" "seeds, fire, animals" "insects, pests, fire" "insects, pests, fire" Question 8 Use the sentence to answer the question. As she walked through the crowded hallway, Sarah absent-mindedly twirled her hair, completely forgetting that she had left her backpack in the classroom. Which of the following is the clearest context clue for absent-mindedly? (2 points) Responses "left her backpack" "left her backpack" "walked through the crowded hallway" "walked through the crowded hallway" "completely forgetting" "completely forgetting" "twirled her hair" "twirled her hair" Question 9 The words scientist, paleontologist, and artist all end with the suffix -ist. Which of the following does the suffix -ist- mean?(2 points) Responses someone who performs an action someone who performs an action a goal that people want to do a goal that people want to do an important person in the community an important person in the community a person who practices or is concerned with something a person who practices or is concerned with something Question 10 The suffix -ant means "tending to" and the word root -vig- means "watchful." Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?(2 points) Responses forgetful forgetful alert alert strong strong asleep asleep Question 11 Harrison is writing a narrative about a giant overtaking the city of Boston. He does not want to keep repeating the word "big" over and over. Which reference book would help Harrison find synonyms for the word, "big?"(2 points) Responses atlas atlas thesaurus thesaurus almanac almanac dictionary dictionary Question 12 Use the sentence to answer the question. The vindictive cat tore the curtains to shreds after their owner returned from work two hours late. What part of speech is vindictive? (2 points) Responses verb verb adjective. adjective. noun noun adverb adverb Question 13 Use the sentence to answer the question. In addition to her regular classes, Brielle also enjoyed attending her extracurricular activities like yearbook club and drama club. Which of the following does the root extra- mean in extracurricular? (2 points) Responses under or below under or below outside or beyond outside or beyond high or above high or above less than or beneath less than or beneath Skip to navigation

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Here are the answers to your questions based on the context provided:

1. What does the word "conservationists" mean as it is used in the first sentence?

   • Response: a person who wants to preserve and maintain the environment and wildlife.

2. What is the most likely meaning of herbology?

   • Response: the study of the therapeutic use of plants.

3. What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean in this context?

   • Response: generous and kind.

4. Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence?

   • Response: "thick shrubs, plants, trees."

5. What is the clearest context clue for absent-mindedly?

   • Response: "completely forgetting."

6. What does the suffix -ist mean?

   • Response: a person who practices or is concerned with something.

7. Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?

   • Response: alert.

8. Which reference book would help Harrison find synonyms for the word "big"?

   • Response: thesaurus.

9. What part of speech is vindictive?

   • Response: adjective.

10. What does the root extra- mean in extracurricular?

    • Response: outside or beyond.

If you have additional questions or need further clarification on any of the answers, feel free to ask!