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Unit One
Chapter 1: Johnny Appleseed
Ten Words in Context
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Directions
Click on the meaning closest to that of the
boldfaced
word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out the word’s meaning.
Question
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Question 1.
dependent
(d
ĭ
-p
ĕ
n
d
ə
nt)
-adjective
Some animals can take care of themselves as soon as they are born, but human babies are
dependent
upon their parents for years.
Jayden's mother said to him, “You are too
dependent
on me to drive you places. You need to walk or ride your bike more often.”
Baby birds
dependent
on their mother for food
Bryancalabro via Wikimedia Commons
Dependent
means
a. relying.
b. leading.
c. puzzling.
Baby birds
dependent
on their mother for food
Bryancalabro via Wikimedia Commons
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