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1. A “euphemism” is a polite word you use
instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or offending
someone. Explain why “endowments” in paragraph 1 is an
example of a euphemism.
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2. Why is the word “girly” in
paragraph 2 enclosed in quotation marks?
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3. What is the purpose of
paragraph 3?
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4. Supply the missing word in the
blank in paragraph 3.
Though;
while; Although
5. What is the main idea of
paragraph 4? Is it directly stated or implied?
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6. How many possible reasons are
given to explain tomboyism?
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7. What is the relationship
between paragraphs 6 and 7?
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8. What does the expression “On
the flip side” (paragraph 8) mean?
On
the other hand; on the contrary
9. In your own words, what
influence do “prenatal hormones” have on adult behavior?
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10. What does “which” in
paragraph 9 refer to?
Academic
excellence; performing well in school; "excelling in
school"
11. According to the article, is
tomboyism the same as lesbianism? Explain.
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12. Explain the highlighted
sentence in paragraph 11: “Whether there is any real link to
homosexuality depends on how you define tomboyism, says
Carr.”
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13. Supply the missing word for
the blank in paragraph 11.
While
14. What does the last sentence
mean: “But they can't talk to me about who got traded
yesterday”? How does it help to explain White’s appreciation
for her male friendships?
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15. Using context clues, infer the meaning of
the following:
a. averse to (¶1) unhappy with; refusing to
[awkward]
b. shun (¶3) reject; turn away [awkward; wrong
subject and object]; antonym of prefer;
opposite of prefer
c. emulate (¶4) imitate; copy; follow
d. pigeonholed (¶7) classified; labeled;
fixed; stereotyped; categorized; filed; confined
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