Context Clues

Question 1

What does irritated mean in the sentence below? James was irritated, meaning he was annoyed.

Accepted Answer

annoyed or slightly angry

Question 2

What is the signal word in the sentence below? James was irritated, meaning he was annoyed.

Accepted Answer

"meaning"

Question 3

What is the signal words below? Beverages, such as Coke or tea, will be served at the party.

Accepted Answer

such as

Question 4

What does "beverages" mean below? Beverages, such as Coke and tea, will be served at the party.

Accepted Answer

drinks

Question 5

What is the signal word in the sentence: A device, like a phone or iPod can be expensive.

Accepted Answer

like

Question 6

What is the signal word in the sentence below? Mary retained, or kept, the remote controller.

Accepted Answer

or

Question 7

What does "device" mean in the sentence: A device, like a phone or iPod can be expensive.

Accepted Answer

electronic equipment

Question 8

What does "retained" mean in the sentence below? Mary retained, or kept, the remote controller.

Accepted Answer

kept

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