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Ticket 4 of 8 · The Yellow Umbrella

Read this fictional excerpt. Explain the target word’s meaning, give all clues requested in the task, and explain how they support your meaning. Use extra paper or your usual response method if needed.

Original fictional excerpt.

The Yellow Umbrella

At the crowded bus stop, nearly every umbrella was navy, gray, or black. Priya’s bright yellow umbrella stood above the others like a small patch of sunlight. When her brother arrived, he spotted it from the far end of the sidewalk and walked straight toward her. “Your umbrella is easy to find,” he said. Priya laughed and folded it beside the bench. Against the row of dark umbrellas, hers looked conspicuous.

Target word

conspicuous

Exit-ticket task

What does conspicuous mean about Priya’s umbrella? Explain how the comparison and her brother’s reaction help you infer it.

Meaning, context clue, and how they connect:

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