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What does the word disorderly mean in the sentence?
The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will be sent to the principal's office."

• dirty
• messy
• older
• unruly

What does the word denied mean in the sentence?
The principal denied our request for a meeting.

• considered
• delayed
• refused
• understood

What does the word intelligent mean in the sentence?
Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals.

• curious
• dangerous
• kind
• smart

What does the word approve mean in the sentence?
Will the school board approve the new textbooks?

• put away for later use
• deliver things to people
• write a final copy of a book
• agree officially to something

What does the word polls mean in the sentence below?
The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor.

• places to cast votes
• ballots that voters use
• places where meetings are held
• people running for public office

What does the word bill mean in this sentence?

"Then, would you, if elected, introduce a bill in the legislature that would allow women to vote?"

• proposal for a new law

• statement of money owed

• official order of the government

• official announcement of an opportunity

What does the word proclamation mean in this sentence?

One day, Esther read a proclamation tacked to a wall.

• news story

• advertisement

• personal notice

• official announcement

Someone who has information or knowledge is ....

• informed

• secretive

• bright

• watched

The work of forming and running governments is called ____.

• dirt

• politics

• difficult

• legislature

A group of people who make laws for a state or country are called _________.

• crazy

• candidates

• legislature

• devoted