Complete the sentence. When trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, you should first

remove the unfamiliar word from the sentence.

look for context clues that indicate the word’s meaning.

think of an antonym for the unfamiliar word.

replace the unfamiliar word with a synonym that you identified based on the context clues.

Must read story will give if ! in “perseverance,” which theme is reflected in the lines, “life’s field will yield as we make it / a harvest of thorns or of flowers”? a: life is a field in which flowers and thorns will grow. b: accept what you are given, because you cannot change it. c: your life is the result of the work you put into it. d: working together people achieve their goals in life.

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

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