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Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
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dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
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Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
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Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
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Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
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A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
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Use the sentences to answer the question.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Determine the part of speech.
Look for context clues.
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Which equation describes the mass of an object in relation to its volume and density?(1 point)
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m=VD
m is equal to cap v over cap d
m=D+V
m is equal to cap d plus cap v
m=D×V
m=D×V
m=DV
m=DV
Which quantity describes how tightly packed matter is inside of an object?(1 point)
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density
density
weight
weight
mass
mass
volume