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SSAT Middle Level
Reading Comprehension

Understanding Serendipity in Context

Easy Vocabulary In Context Contextual Clues

During the long summer days, Jamie spent hours reading in the shade of her favorite tree. She loved immersing herself in fantastical stories where magic could happen at any moment. Her friends often teased her, saying she was too engrossed in her books and that she should play outside more. "But I love discovering new worlds!" she replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Each book was a gateway to adventures that often sparked her own imagination.

One sunny afternoon, as she turned the pages of a thrilling fantasy novel, she came across a word that intrigued her: 'serendipity.' She paused, realizing she didn't fully understand what it meant. Jamie knew the story involved an unexpected journey filled with delightful surprises. She wondered if 'serendipity' had something to do with that.

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