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8.91 Determine and Clarify Word Meaning Worksheet

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Determine/Clarify Word Meaning - Use context, Greek/Latin roots/affixes, and reference tools to determine and clarify meanings of unknown words and phrases. (CCSS L.8.4; TEKS 8.2(A)-(C); FL ELA.8.V.1.2–1.3; NY 8L4; VA 8.RV.1(A)-(G))

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
The author's tone is derisive toward the plan. She calls it "brilliant" while listing all the ways it will fail.
What does the word "derisive" most nearly mean as used in the passage?
Auncertain
Bextremely tired
Crespectful
Dmocking and scornful
Solution & Explanation:Saying "brilliant" while explaining failures is mocking. That indicates derisive means scornful.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
In the article, the author provides four dictionary definitions for "strain." In the sentence "After lifting the boxes, he felt a strain in his back,"
which definition best fits?
Ato pour a liquid through a filter
Ba group of plants or animals of one type
Can injury caused by stretching too much
Da feeling of worry or stress
Solution & Explanation:The context is lifting boxes and feeling it in his back, which points to a physical injury. The best matching definition is the one about an injury from overstretching.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
The student's laughter at the funeral was an egregious mistake. It was shockingly inappropriate for the situation.
What does the word "egregious" most nearly mean as used in the passage?
Aquietly respectful
Boutstandingly bad or shocking
Ccarefully planned
Dminor and harmless
Solution & Explanation:The passage says it was "shockingly inappropriate." That is egregious: extremely bad.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.91 (Practice determine or clarify word meaning with grade 8 vocabulary and word study questions.).

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