why cant i keep talking to you when i say something
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Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically—she’s a drama major—but I told my mother I’d go anyway. I hadn’t seen my grandmother since she’d been admitted to Lawnrest.
Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically?
(1 point)
Responses
"she's a drama major"
"she's a drama major"
"she'd been admitted"
"she'd been admitted"
"I hadn't seen my grandmother"
"I hadn't seen my grandmother"
"Annie was in bed"
Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically—she’s a drama major—but I told my mother I’d go anyway. I hadn’t seen my grandmother since she’d been admitted to Lawnrest.
Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically?
(1 point)
Responses
"she's a drama major"
"she's a drama major"
"she'd been admitted"
"she'd been admitted"
"I hadn't seen my grandmother"
"I hadn't seen my grandmother"
"Annie was in bed"
The clearest context clue for the word "theatrically" in this sentence would be "she's a drama major." This suggests that Annie, being a drama major, is likely to employ dramatic and exaggerated expressions or actions, hence the use of the word "theatrically" to describe her groaning.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Inside, I was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile.
Which of the following is the meaning of antiseptic?
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clean
clean
fragrant
fragrant
smoky
smoky
cold
Inside, I was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile.
Which of the following is the meaning of antiseptic?
(1 point)
Responses
clean
clean
fragrant
fragrant
smoky
smoky
cold
The correct meaning of the word "antiseptic" in this context is "clean." It refers to an environment that is free from bacteria or germs, and has a sterile and hygienic atmosphere.
The words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?(1 point)
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a goal that people want to do
a goal that people want to do
the occupation an individual has
the occupation an individual has
an important person in the community
an important person in the community
someone who performs an action
Responses
a goal that people want to do
a goal that people want to do
the occupation an individual has
the occupation an individual has
an important person in the community
an important person in the community
someone who performs an action
The correct meaning of the suffix "-er" in this context is "someone who performs an action." It is a common suffix that is used to indicate a person who carries out or performs a specific action or function.
The suffix -ant means "tending to" and the word root -vig- means "watchful." Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?(1 point)
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alive
alive
absentminded
absentminded
alert
alert
asleep
Responses
alive
alive
absentminded
absentminded
alert
alert
asleep
The best synonym for "vigilant" is "alert." Both words convey the meaning of being watchful, attentive, and aware.
Gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. He includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. Which reference would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete?(1 point)
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thesaurus
thesaurus
vocabulary
vocabulary
glossary
glossary
dictionary
Responses
thesaurus
thesaurus
vocabulary
vocabulary
glossary
glossary
dictionary
To understand the description of the athlete as "pugnacious," Gentry could refer to a dictionary. A dictionary provides comprehensive definitions and explanations of words, including their synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. It would provide a clear understanding of the meaning and connotation of "pugnacious" in relation to the athlete.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The ferocious tiger rolled over onto his back and nipped lightly at her cubs as they played around her.
What part of speech is ferocious?
(1 point)
Responses
verb
verb
noun
noun
adverb
adverb
adjective
The ferocious tiger rolled over onto his back and nipped lightly at her cubs as they played around her.
What part of speech is ferocious?
(1 point)
Responses
verb
verb
noun
noun
adverb
adverb
adjective
The word "ferocious" in the given sentence is an adjective. It describes the nature or characteristic of the tiger, conveying that it is fierce, savage, or very aggressive.
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The crowd was large, so the speaker had to use a megaphone in order to be heard.
Which of the following does the root mega- mean in megaphone?
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Responses
magnificent
magnificent
huge
huge
sound
sound
miniature
The crowd was large, so the speaker had to use a megaphone in order to be heard.
Which of the following does the root mega- mean in megaphone?
(1 point)
Responses
magnificent
magnificent
huge
huge
sound
sound
miniature
The root "mega-" in the word "megaphone" means "sound." A megaphone is a device used to amplify or make sound louder, typically by directing and enlarging the sound waves produced by the speaker's voice.
no im thinking the word mega means huge
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct, the root "mega-" in the word "megaphone" means "huge" or "large." A megaphone is a device that amplifies sound, particularly the volume, to make it larger and more audible over a greater distance. Thank you for pointing out the correction.
Hydr- means “water” in Greek. Which of the following is the most likely meaning of hydrotherapy?(1 point)
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a scientific compound containing water
a scientific compound containing water
a large pool of water
a large pool of water
a type of therapy that uses water
a type of therapy that uses water
a source of water
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a scientific compound containing water
a scientific compound containing water
a large pool of water
a large pool of water
a type of therapy that uses water
a type of therapy that uses water
a source of water
The most likely meaning of "hydrotherapy" is "a type of therapy that uses water." "Hydro-" indicates the relation to water, and in this case, hydrotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of water for various purposes like pain relief, rehabilitation, or relaxation.
Use the sentences to complete the activity.
A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment.
In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence.
(2 points)
A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years. They are not limited to a particular continent or environment.
In 2-3 sentences, explain which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word vegetation in the first sentence.
(2 points)
In the given sentences, the context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" are "wildland," "forests," "grasslands," and "savannas." These terms imply different types of habitats or environments that contain various forms of plant life or vegetation. Since wildfires are mentioned to burn in these areas, it can be inferred that "vegetation" refers to the plants or plant-covered areas present in those habitats.
Use the excerpt to complete the activity.
Now it was my mother’s turn to sigh.
“Look,” I said, to cheer her up. “I’m thinking about shaving the moustache off.” Even though I wasn’t for a long time. Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement.
“Your grandmother probably won’t even recognize you,” she said. And I saw the shadow fall across her face.
In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word.
Now it was my mother’s turn to sigh.
“Look,” I said, to cheer her up. “I’m thinking about shaving the moustache off.” Even though I wasn’t for a long time. Another discovery: You can build a way of life on postponement.
“Your grandmother probably won’t even recognize you,” she said. And I saw the shadow fall across her face.
In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of postponement in the excerpt, and tell which words provide the clearest context clue for the word.
In the excerpt, the meaning of "postponement" is the act of delaying or putting off something. The word "build" and the phrase "for a long time" provide the clearest context clues for understanding the meaning of postponement. The protagonist suggests that they can build a way of life based on postponing the decision to shave their mustache, indicating a deliberate delay or hesitation in taking action.
In 1–2 sentences, explain how the knowledge of etymology benefits readers.(2 points)
Knowledge of etymology benefits readers by providing insights into the origin and history of words, helping them understand their meanings more deeply. By recognizing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, readers can decipher unfamiliar words, make connections across different languages, and expand their vocabulary.