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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes

Question 1 • PA-Common Core ELA 8 Q1

Which word or words provide a definition for the word deciduous in this sentence?

Answer
A
trees
B
those that lose their leaves
C
brightly colored leaves in the fall

Explanation

Deciduous means shedding or losing leaves seasonally. The words “those that lose their leaves” give the meaning of deciduous, so choice B is correct.

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