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1. The field of art restoration involves both repairing and preserving works of art that have been damaged over time. What kind of context clue is provided here that allows you to define the word restoration? (1 point)
A. definition/explanation
B. synonym/restatement
C. antonym/contrast clue
D. example/illustration
2. Use paragraph 10 from the article “In 1850, Ignaz Semmelweis saved lives with three words: wash your hands” to answer the question. Using the context and the suffix -cian, which means “having a certain skill or art,” define the word obstetrician.
A. a doctor who specializes in the transmission of certain diseases
B. a worker who conducts autopsies on people
C. a doctor who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth
D. an expectant mother who is afflicted with an illness
3. Use the sentence to answer the question. Sandra wrapped herself in her shawl to protect herself from the draft coming in through the spaces between the cabin logs. Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of draft? draft (draft) n.
1. early version of a piece of writing or drawing
2. recruitment for military service
3. a current of cool air
4. water level needed to make a ship float v.
5. to make an early version of a piece of writing or drawing
6. choose a person or people to complete a task or perform a service
7. require to report for military service
A. definition 3
B. definition 1
C. definition 4
D. definition 6

4. Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
epitome (ә-pit′-ә-mē) n. [Greek from epitemnein, to cut short]
1.A typical or ideal example
2.A summary of a written work
Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?
A. These two books epitome everything you need to know about American history.
B. Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.
C. Emilio, who went to cooking school, always prepares epitome meals.
D. Ahmad is an epitome student; he studies hard and always comes to class prepared.

5. Use the sentences to answer the question.
Mr. Melez was always pushing us to get better and better as an orchestra, always offering the same refrain, “Practice makes perfect.”Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of refrain?refrain (rə fran’) v.
1. stop from doing something n.
2. repeated lines in a poem or song
3.a statement or comment that is often repeated
4.music that is repeated
A. definition 2
B. definition 3
C. definition 4
D. definition 1

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

  1. What kind of context clue is provided here that allows you to define the word restoration?

    • A. definition/explanation
      (The sentence explains what art restoration involves, which provides a definition for the term.)

  2. Using the context and the suffix -cian, which means “having a certain skill or art,” define the word obstetrician.

    • C. a doctor who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth
      (The suffix "-cian" indicates a skilled practitioner, and the context implies that obstetricians focus on pregnancy and childbirth.)

  3. Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of draft?

    • A. definition 3
      (In this context, "draft" refers to a current of cool air coming into the cabin, not to any of the other definitions.)

  4. Which sentence correctly uses the word epitome?

    • B. Keisha always lends a hand when it’s needed; she is the epitome of helpfulness.
      (This sentence uses "epitome" correctly to mean a perfect example of helpfulness.)

  5. Based on the context, which dictionary definition describes the meaning of refrain?

    • B. definition 3
      (In the context provided, "refrain" refers to a statement that is often repeated, which fits the phrase "Practice makes perfect.")