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Let’s go step by step to solve each part of the worksheet.

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Part 1: What does “sloping” mean in the story?

The sentence says:
> “A long, sloping path led them down to the lake.”

We’re told Mary and her friend are going *down* to the lake. So the path is going downward — not up, not flat, not slanting sideways (like a slope on a roof), but downhill toward water.

Look at the choices:
- a. to walk uphill → No, they’re going down.
- b. to walk downhill → Yes! That matches “led them down.”
- c. to take a slanting direction → Too vague — could be any angle.
- d. the edge of a lake → Doesn’t fit — it’s describing the *path*, not the lake.

✔ Correct answer: b. to walk downhill

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Part 2: Synonyms or Antonyms?

We need to decide if each pair means the same thing (synonym) or opposite things (antonym).

1. prevent, permit
→ Prevent = stop something from happening
→ Permit = allow something to happen
→ Opposites → Antonym

2. active, inactive
→ Active = moving or doing things
→ Inactive = not moving or doing things
→ Opposites → Antonym

3. absorb, fascinate
→ Absorb = soak up or take in (like a sponge)
→ Fascinate = interest someone greatly
→ Not related → Wait… actually, these are NOT synonyms or antonyms? But let’s check context.

Wait — maybe we misread. Let’s look again.

Actually, in vocabulary tasks like this, sometimes “absorb” can mean “to become deeply engaged,” which is similar to “fascinate.” For example: “She was absorbed in the book” = she was fascinated by it.

So in that sense, they can be synonyms when used figuratively.

But let’s see the definitions given earlier:

> absorb (verb):
> 1. to take in naturally (like paper absorbing water)
> 2. to engage completely (Tania was so absorbed in her thoughts)

And “fascinate” means to hold someone’s attention strongly.

So yes — in meaning #2, “absorbed” and “fascinated” are close.

But wait — the question is just “absorb, fascinate” — without context. Hmm.

Actually, looking at standard vocabulary lists, “absorb” and “fascinate” are often considered synonyms in the sense of “captivating attention.”

Example: “The movie absorbed me” = “The movie fascinated me.”

So I think here they want us to say Synonym.

But let’s double-check with common usage.

Alternatively, maybe the test expects “antonym”? No — that doesn’t make sense.

Actually, let’s think differently. Maybe the task is to circle whether they are synonyms OR antonyms — and for some pairs, neither applies? But the instructions don’t say that.

Looking back at the worksheet layout — it says “Synonyms or Antonyms?” and gives 5 pairs. We have to choose one for each.

Let’s do all five carefully:

1. prevent, permit → opposites → Antonym
2. active, inactive → opposites → Antonym
3. absorb, fascinate → both can mean “hold attention” → Synonym
4. privilege, honor → both mean special rights or respect → Synonym
5. remark, comment → both mean saying something → Synonym

Yes, that makes sense.

So answers:
1. Antonym
2. Antonym
3. Synonym
4. Synonym
5. Synonym

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Part 3: Identify which definition of “absorb” is used.

First sentence:
> On Saturdays, you can find my sister absorbed in a book.

This means she’s deeply engaged in reading — not physically soaking anything up.

That matches definition #2: “to engage completely”

So circle ②

Second sentence:
> During our science experiment, we wanted to find out if a larger sponge absorbs more water.

Here, “absorbs” means taking in liquid — physical action.

Matches definition #1: “to take in something in a natural way”

So circle ①

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Part 4: Text Structure Tuesday – Relationship between first two sentences

Sentences:

1. Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards Earth. Gravity also has an effect on plants.
2. The roots of a plant grow downwards toward the center of Earth. This is a result of gravity. However, the stem grows upward. Why doesn’t gravity pull the stem toward the ground too? This is because the plant’s stem responds to light. A plant will always grow towards the light.

Question: What is the relationship between the first and second sentences?

Options:

a. The first sentence describes a cause. The second sentence describes an effect.
→ First sentence: gravity pulls things + affects plants → general statement
Second sentence: roots grow down (because of gravity), stems grow up (because of light) → specific examples/effects
→ YES — this fits.

b. The first sentence asks a question. The second sentence answers it.
→ First sentence does NOT ask a question. It states facts.
→ Second sentence includes a question (“Why doesn’t gravity...”) but that’s later.
→ So no.

c. The first sentence describes a problem. The second sentence identifies the solution.
→ There’s no “problem” stated — just scientific facts.
→ No.

d. The first sentence compares. The second sentence contrasts.
→ First sentence doesn’t compare anything.
→ Second sentence does contrast roots vs. stems, but first sentence isn’t comparing.
→ No.

✔ Correct answer: a. The first sentence describes a cause. The second sentence describes an effect.

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Final Answers:

What does “sloping” mean?
→ b. to walk downhill

Synonyms or Antonyms?
1. Antonym
2. Antonym
3. Synonym
4. Synonym
5. Synonym

Which definition of “absorb”?
First sentence: ②
Second sentence: ①

Text structure relationship:
→ a. The first sentence describes a cause. The second sentence describes an effect.

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Final Answer:
b; Antonym, Antonym, Synonym, Synonym, Synonym; ②, ①; a