IXL | Find words using context | 6th grade language arts

Select the word that means rules against doing something within a particular culture.

In many cultures, there are certain taboos relating to mealtime. For example, in Nepal, you should never touch your food with your left hand. To be polite, use only the right hand for eating, as well as for giving anything to another person.

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Select the word that means ends for a period of time.

Every January, the United States Congress convenes in Washington, D.C. In years when there is no federal election, Congress generally remains in session until December. In election years, however, Congress usually adjourns in October so that members can go home to campaign.

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If you don't know the meaning of a word, you can look for context clues. Context clues are nearby words and phrases that help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

Here are some examples:

Maureen asked for expedited service for her passport so that she'd have it in time for her trip.

You can guess that expedited means "hurried or sped up."

At the city council meeting, Mr. Harrington lambasted the mayor for refusing to address the city's traffic problem.

You can guess that lambasted means "criticized or verbally attacked."

Nobody understood why Corey decided to move to France. His decision to go there seemed completely arbitrary.

You can guess that arbitrary means "random."

solution

Adjourns means ends for a period of time. The context clue remains in session helps you figure out the meaning. It tells you that adjourn means something opposite to remains.

Every January, the United States Congress convenes in Washington, D.C. In years when there is no federal election, Congress generally remains in session until December. In election years, however, Congress usually adjourns in October so that members can go home to campaign.

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