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Which sentence uses the connotative meaning of the word dark?

A
My parents want us to be home before it gets dark.
B
The stars shimmered in the dark evening sky.
C
The movie tells a dark tale of an ancient shipwreck.
D
My brother likes sleeping in a room that is completely dark.
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Read the sentence.The chemicals from the local factory polluted a local well, making the water supply too poisonous to drink.Based on the clues in the sentence, which word would be the best replacement for poisonous?

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toxic
B
harmful
C
venomous
D
destructive
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Read the sentence.My uncle likes to tell colorful stories about his adventures in other countries.Which statement about this sentence is true?

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The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the word colorful to suggest that the stories are interesting and detailed.
B
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word colorful.
C
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the word colorful to suggest that the stories are interesting and detailed.
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The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word colorful.
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Read the sentence.The beach was covered in so much debris that my brother and I decided to spend the morning picking up every piece of trash that we could find.Which word in the sentence tells the meaning of the word debris?

A
beach
B
morning
C
piece
D
trash
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Read the sentence.The steep trails and rocky terrain made the hike a real bear.Which statement about this sentence is true?

A
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the word bear to suggest that the hike was extremely difficult.
B
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word bear.
C
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the word bear to suggest that the hike was extremely difficult.
D
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word bear.
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Which sentence uses the denotative meaning of the word blue?

A
I was feeling pretty blue when I lost my favorite earrings.
B
I wore a blue scarf to complement the color of my eyes.
C
The characters in the book all seemed rather blue.
D
The movie’s ending always puts me in a blue mood.
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Which sentence uses the connotative meaning of the word crooked?

A
I wore braces for two years to correct my crooked teeth.
B
The crooked businessman had more money than friends.
C
Driving on the long, crooked road made me feel dizzy.
D
The pictures on his poster appeared to be crooked.
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Read the paragraphs."I want you to carefully scrutinize the plants at your lab tables,” our science teacher, Mrs. Sharma, instructed.My lab partner, Sasha, and I leaned in closer to take a better look at the purple flowers. I took careful note of each segment I could recognize. I wrote them down in my notebook."What do you observe about their shapes? What different parts can you identify?” Mrs. Sharma asked.Based on the context clues in the paragraphs, what does the word "scrutinize” mean?

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examine
B
expose
C
disturb
D
connect
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Read the sentence.I tasted many exotic fruits at the community food fair, including mangoes, papayas, and guavas.Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word exotic?

A
antonym
B
synonym
C
explanation
D
example
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Read the paragraphs.Julia told us all about her favorite violin player, Grace Kim. Julia explained that Grace Kim had played in some of the most famous concert halls in the world. She had even performed in front of state leaders and royalty in Europe, Africa, and Asia."This illustrious performer is coming to our school!” Julia exclaimed. "Can you believe it?”Based on the context clues in the paragraphs, what does the word "illustrious” mean?

A
energetic
B
private
C
unknown
D
respected
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Read the sentence.I regret buying the cheap TV at the electronics sale because it barely lasted a week before the screen went black and the volume stopped working.Based on the clues in this passage, the author uses the word cheap to mean

A
inexpensive.
B
not well-made.
C
economical.
D
not low-priced.
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Read the sentence.My sister is quite the chef; she often creates her own meals and recipes that include different vegetables and spices.Why does the author most likely use the word chef instead of the word cook?

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to show how often she prepares meals
B
to emphasize how creative her meals are
C
to create a negative view of her recipes
D
to highlight the number of ingredients in her recipes
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Read the sentence.The crowd cheered for the many soldiers who served in our country’s military.Which word would the author most likely use to make the work of the soldiers seem more positive?

A
cadets
B
civilians
C
officers
D
patriots

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