Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations for each answer:
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1. Diamonds are expensive because they are _rare_ and difficult to find.
✔ Explanation: “Rare” means not common or scarce — which directly explains why diamonds are expensive. They’re hard to find, so their scarcity drives up value.
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2. Alligators are _predators_ who hunt other large animals.
✔ Explanation: Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals. Alligators fit this definition perfectly — they’re apex predators in their ecosystems.
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3. The wedding dress was _elegant_ and sophisticated.
✔ Explanation: “Elegant” describes something graceful, stylish, and refined — perfect for describing a wedding dress alongside “sophisticated.”
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4. There are many things to _consider_ when buying a house like location and taxes.
✔ Explanation: When making a big decision like buying a house, you must “consider” various factors — location, cost, taxes, etc. It’s a logical verb for evaluating options.
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5. The man _confessed_ to stealing the car.
✔ Explanation: “Confessed” means to admit guilt or responsibility — so if he admitted to stealing the car, this is the correct word.
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6. The rollercoaster was fast and _thrilling_.
✔ Explanation: Rollercoasters are designed to be exciting and adrenaline-pumping — “thrilling” captures that feeling of excitement and intensity.
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7. _Wisdom_ is something you gain from many years of living and learning.
✔ Explanation: Wisdom is deep understanding and good judgment developed over time — exactly what you gain from life experience and learning.
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8. The satellite is ready to _launch_ tomorrow afternoon.
✔ Explanation: Satellites are “launched” into space using rockets. This is the standard term used in aerospace contexts.
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9. The _ancient_ book was lost over 1000 years ago.
✔ Explanation: “Ancient” refers to something from long ago — if it was lost over 1000 years ago, it qualifies as ancient.
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10. The crystal vase is very _delicate_ and could be easily broken.
✔ Explanation: “Delicate” means fragile or easily damaged — perfect for describing a crystal vase that can break easily.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. rare
2. predators
3. elegant
4. consider
5. confessed
6. thrilling
7. Wisdom
8. launch
9. ancient
10. delicate
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using context clues to determine word meaning worksheet.
