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Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab— there are flammable liquids in there!

In 1–2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning

The word "flammable" in the sentence means that the liquids in the science lab can easily catch fire. This meaning can be determined from the context clue that lighting a match in the presence of these liquids requires caution.

Celina, Mike, and Toni each have an essay returned by the teacher with a request for edits. Celina's essay is returned because she used the same words over and over again. Mike's is returned because he often used the wrong part of speech when he tried to use more interesting vocabulary.  Toni's essay is returned because she used words with definitions that did not match her intended meaning. 

In three to five sentences, explain which reference source each student should use to correct their essay, and why.

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In this sentence, "flammable" means that the liquids in the science lab can easily catch fire and burn. The context clue that helps determine this meaning is the warning to be careful when lighting a match, implying that the flammable liquids pose a fire hazard.