Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Fall is a time of reflection. The days are shorter, and the nights longer, as the summer fades away and winter approaches. The world around us is in transition, and we are reminded of the impermanence of life. This can be a time of great introspection and soul-searching.
Which set of context clues BEST points to the correct definition of impermanence in the third sentence?
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Responses
"fall, nights, summer"
"fall, nights, summer"
"reflection, transition, soul-searching"
"reflection, transition, soul-searching"
"longer, winter, great"
"longer, winter, great"
"reflection, shorter, longer"
"reflection, transition, soul-searching"
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
For many, fall is a time to appreciate the beauty and bounty of nature. The changing colors of the leaves, the cool nights, and the warmth of the sun make us appreciate the beauty of the season. We can also take time to appreciate the gifts of the harvest and the abundance of the natural world.
Which of the following BEST describes what the word "abundance" means in the last sentence?
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Responses
a lack of something
a lack of something
a reflection of something
a reflection of something
a large quantity of something
a large quantity of something
a surprising amount of something
a large quantity of something
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Ben came downstairs complaining theatrically---he's in the school's fall drama---but my mom was not buying his sob story about wanting to miss school.
Which of the following is the clearest context clue for "theatrically?"
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Responses
"Ben came downstairs complaining"
"Ben came downstairs complaining"
"my mom was not buying his sob story"
"my mom was not buying his sob story"
"wanting to miss school"
"wanting to miss school"
"he's in the school's fall drama"
"Ben came downstairs complaining"
Use the sentences below to answer the question.
Halloween was just around the corner, but Madison was feeling melancholy after she realized her costume would not be in on time. Although she was upset and disappointed, she decided to head to the store to see what else she could find.
Which of the following is the meaning of melancholy?
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Responses
excited
excited
sad
sad
nervous
nervous
irritated