Context Clues and Multiple-Meaning Words Answers

Read the excerpt from “Elizabeth Blackwell.” The next day Elizabeth visited an old family friend who had been practicing medicine for many years. When she told him of her intentions, Dr. Melton’s eyebrows nearly took leave of his head, but he quickly settled himself and said, “Well, that is a brilliant idea, Miss Blackwell, but clearly it is an impossible one.”“But if it is truly a brilliant idea, then it must be possible,” Elizabeth countered.Dr. Melton shrugged and said, “Perhaps it will be possible someday.” Then he added, “But while you’re waiting for someday, you may borrow from my library if you wish.”

Which statement correctly describes the characters in The Number Devil?

Read the excerpt from "I'm Not Thirteen Yet" by Amy Bernstein.Three weeks later, I reluctantly boarded the bus with all the other Shenandoah-bound kids. Just before I stepped on, Margaret's mother and mine asked to take a picture of the two of us. I wanted to throw up, but smiled graciously as the camera flashed and our moms grinned.

Which statement from The Number Devil best reveals that the author is using the number devil's character to promote a positive view of mathematics?

Read the sentence below.The actor on stage used a loud voice so we could hear him clearly.

Read the excerpt from "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.”But far away in Africa the magician remembered Aladdin, and by his magic arts discovered that Aladdin, instead of perishing miserably in the cave, had escaped, and had married a princess, with whom he was living in great honour and wealth. He knew that the poor tailor's son could only have accomplished this by means of the lamp, and travelled night and day till he reached the capital of China, bent on Aladdin's ruin. . . . He was determined to get hold of the lamp, and again plunge Aladdin into the deepest poverty.

Read the excerpt from "I'm Not Thirteen Yet" by Amy Bernstein.It was mid-game and I felt energized. I saw the ball making its way toward me and went in for it. Richard Neeland had the ball. I ran up and kicked it through his legs. A surge of adrenaline ran through me. I could hear all of my teammates screaming my name in excitement. But before I knew it, I was flat on my face, grass in my eyes and up my nose. Richard had tripped me.Right away, Margaret was kneeling next to me. "Are you okay? Are you okay?" she asked. "Richard, you big jerk, what were you thinking? This is my best friend, and if you want to mess with someone, don't pick her. Oh—and you stink at soccer!"

Which excerpt from The Number Devil best shows the entertaining side of the number devil's character?

Use context to determine the correct meaning of the word “state” in the sentence.Listening to several people talk at once left Jerrod in a state of confusion.

Read the excerpt from "I'm Not Thirteen Yet" by Amy Bernstein.Sixth grade was a tough year. Some days, walking the halls was like trudging through peanut butter—nearly impossible. I had entered the world of teenagers, and I wasn't even one of them yet. Lynette Gardner had always been my best friend, until February, when she turned thirteen. I wouldn't be thirteen until August.