IXL | Use dictionary definitions | 3rd grade language arts

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Larry practiced hitting the high notes on his flute.

Select the definition of high that the sentence uses.

high \hahy\ adjective higher, highest 1. very tall: Their yard has a high fence all around it. 2. a large distance above the ground: The airplane flew high in the sky. 3. having an elevated pitch: The little girl sings in a high voice.

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John followed the directions carefully, but he still couldn't get his cake to rise.

Select the definition of follow that the sentence uses.

follow \fol-oh\ verb following, followed 1. to go after someone: He followed Steve outside. 2. to go along a path or road: We followed Route 66 into California. 3. to act in agreement with: Please listen carefully and follow the directions.

key idea

A dictionary entry can give you many kinds of information about a word. It usually includes a definition for each of a word's meanings, or senses.

safe \seyf\ adjective safer, safest 1. not in danger: We're safe as long as the lion stays in its cage. 2. harmless: It's safe to cross the street now. 3. providing protection or shelter: Let's find a safe spot to hide.

solution

The sentence uses the word follow in the sense of 3. to act in agreement with.

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