Question

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b use context to determine the meanings of the words in bold. choose the correct definitio

1. the class trip was amazing. the students saw many new things.

a. causing surprise or wonder b. expensive

1. the suitcases were heavy, so we used a cart to carry them to our room.

a. weighing very little b. weighing a lot

1. if we all get into the small boat at once, it will probably sink.

a. to go under the water b. to be heavy

1. the bakers slice the apples and put them into pies.

a. to cut in strips or pieces b. to rinse with water

1. my mom came up with some clever storage ideas for my small bedroom. shes a g

a. funny b. skillful; intelligent

1. it was hard to calculate the total cost of the project, so the students wrote down

possible expenses.
a. to solve using math b. to buy supplies

Explanation:

1. "Amazing" in the context of a class trip where students saw many new things implies something that causes surprise or wonder.
2. "Heavy" when referring to suitcases that needed a cart to carry means weighing a lot.
3. "Sink" in the context of a small boat being over - loaded means to go under the water.
4. "Slice" in the context of bakers and apples means to cut in strips or pieces.
5. "Clever" in the context of storage ideas means skillful; intelligent.
6. "Calculate" in the context of total cost and possible expenses means to solve using math.

Answer:

1. a. causing surprise or wonder
2. b. weighing a lot
3. a. to go under the water
4. a. to cut in strips or pieces
5. b. skillful; intelligent
6. a. to solve using math