Question

greek mythology
grade 6: module 1: unit 2 homework resources (for families)

1. “when i was young, i nicknamed him smelly gabe. i’m sorry, but it’s the truth. the guy reeked like moldy garlic pizza wrapped in gym shorts.”

which words in this sentence do not help in understanding the meaning of reeked?
a. nicknamed
b. smelly
c. moldy garlic pizza
d. gym shorts

1. “was her little boy doing all right? i told her she was smothering me, and to lay off and all that but secretly i was really really glad to see her.”

which words in this excerpt best help in understanding the meaning of smothering?
a. little boy
b. lay off
c. secretly
d. glad to see her

1. “i don’t have any memories of my father just this sort of warm glow, maybe the barest trace of his smile.”

use a print or online dictionary. below, copy the meaning of the word trace as it is used in this sentence.

all quotations from: riordan, rick. percy jackson and the olympians: the lightning thief. disney press, 2005.

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Explanation:

1. The word "reeked" refers to a strong smell. "Smelly", "moldy garlic pizza", and "gym - shorts" all relate to smell, while "nicknamed" has nothing to do with smell.
2. "Smothering" implies being overly close or suffocating. "Lay off" suggests the person wants the other to stop being so close, which helps in understanding "smothering".
3. In the context, "trace" means a very slight or faint sign.

Answer:

1. a. nicknamed
2. b. lay off
3. A very slight or faint sign.