Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
smell
smell
spices
spices
cooking
cooking
food
food
smell
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
funny
funny
with little thought
with little thought
unexpected
unexpected
itchy skin
with little thought
Use the sentence to answer the question.
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
boring
boring
enjoyable
enjoyable
annoying
annoying
intimidating
intimidating
intimidating
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
entertain
entertain
satisfy
satisfy
silence
silence
amuse
amuse
satisfy
The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? (1 point)
Responses
a dislike of certain colors
a dislike of certain colors
a positive feeling about a person
a positive feeling about a person
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a careful examination of an argument
a careful examination of an argument