Use the sentence to answer the question.
The confidential memo was accidentally sent to all of the members of the school board.
Which word is closest in meaning to confidential?
(1 point)
O privately
O privatize
• privacy
O private
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O private
Use the sentence to answer the question.
After she broke her arm, Maria couldn't take notes in class, so Jace agreed to act as her scribe.
Which phrase is the most likely meaning of the word scribe?
(1 point)
O one who wishes well
O one who keeps time
O one who writes
O one who speaks for someone
After she broke her arm, Maria couldn't take notes in class, so Jace agreed to act as her scribe.
Which phrase is the most likely meaning of the word scribe?
(1 point)
O one who wishes well
O one who keeps time
O one who writes
O one who speaks for someone
O one who writes
The teacher returns Elijah's essay for editing because he uses the words nice and good too many times. Which reference source can help him achieve more variety in his writing? (1 point)
O encyclopedia
O glossary
O dictionary
• thesaurus
O encyclopedia
O glossary
O dictionary
• thesaurus
thesaurus
Patrick is studying for a science test. He comes across a word in bold print that he has not seen before, and he is unsure of its meaning. Which resource should Patrick consult first to determine the meaning of the word? (1 point)
• the index of his science book
• the glossary in his science book
O a thesaurus
• a dictionary
• the index of his science book
• the glossary in his science book
O a thesaurus
• a dictionary
• a dictionary
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Josiah had expected his great uncle's house to be dilapidated, but when he got there, it was well-maintained.
Which type of context clue is most helpful for finding the meaning of the word dilapidated?
(1 point)
• restatement
O definition
O contrast
O guessing
Josiah had expected his great uncle's house to be dilapidated, but when he got there, it was well-maintained.
Which type of context clue is most helpful for finding the meaning of the word dilapidated?
(1 point)
• restatement
O definition
O contrast
O guessing
O contrast
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
The losing team could not hide the dejected look on their faces as they walked back to the locker room.
(1 point)
The word dejected functions as blank in this sentence. The word blank has a similar meaning.
The losing team could not hide the dejected look on their faces as they walked back to the locker room.
(1 point)
The word dejected functions as blank in this sentence. The word blank has a similar meaning.
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
The losing team could not hide the dejected look on their faces as they walked back to the locker room.
(1 point)
The word dejected functions as (an adjective, a noun, or an adverb) in this sentence. The word (miserable, misery, or miser) has a similar meaning.
The losing team could not hide the dejected look on their faces as they walked back to the locker room.
(1 point)
The word dejected functions as (an adjective, a noun, or an adverb) in this sentence. The word (miserable, misery, or miser) has a similar meaning.
The word dejected functions as an adjective in this sentence. The word miserable has a similar meaning.