Determining Word Meaning from Context Clues - Quiz - Level Question 1
Reread paragraph 5 of "The Duck and the Smartphone."
Which context clue in the paragraph can help you figure
out the meaning of the word impulsive?
"Oh the Internet is a global system of interconnected computer
networks," answered the raccoon, who felt very proud of himself.
The duck was puzzled by this reply, but being an impulsive
character, he decided immediately that a smartphone would bring
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puzzled by this reply
decided immediately
felt very proud of himself
brought him complete happiness

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