Question

1. extraordinary: al had hoped that with his extraordinary athletic abilities he would get a college scholarship, he injured his knee junior year.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. thorough: jackie plans every party as thoroughly as if the president were coming, so she will make

Explanation:

For question 7 (word: extraordinary):

To define "extraordinary", we analyze the context. The sentence says Al hoped his "extraordinary athletic abilities" would get him a college scholarship. A college scholarship for athletic abilities is often given to those with exceptional or remarkable skills. So "extraordinary" means remarkable, exceptional, or beyond what is ordinary. The clue is "would get a college scholarship" because having abilities that can secure a college scholarship implies they are not ordinary but outstanding.

For "thorough" (in the context of planning parties), the sentence says Jackie plans every party "as thoroughly as if the President were coming". Planning as if a high - profile figure like the President is coming suggests she plans in a detailed, complete, and careful way. So "thorough" means done in a detailed, complete, and careful manner. The clue is "as if the President were coming" because planning for such an important guest would require detailed and careful preparation.

Answer:

Definition: Remarkable, exceptional (beyond what is ordinary)
Clues: "would get a college scholarship" (implies his athletic abilities are outstanding enough to potentially earn a scholarship)

For question 8 (word: thoroughly, but the sentence is about "thorough" in planning parties):