Dreams for Sale - Flocabulary Yellow Unit 2

Which person is a firebrand?

• a student who organizes a canned food drive with the school's permission.

• a scientist who works long hours to find a cure for a deadly disease

• a soccer player who is sad all of the time.

• a worker who goes against his employer's wishes to organize a union

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Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word acquire?

• Jerry eats so much candy; if he isn't careful, he's going to feel sick.

• The magician threw his hand up, and the dove vanished before our eyes!

• I finally saved enough for a new bike, and I'm going to the store to get it.

• My teacher says that anyone can become president if that person works very hard.

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When walking in the desert, you should be wary of

• heatstroke

• water

• sunscreen

• tumbleweed

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Because of the gravity of the situation they were in, the family

• could not stop laughing.

• was silent and serious.

• started dancing.

• no longer felt thirsty

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Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word subtle?

• There's far too much salt in this soup for my taste.

• Virginia hasn't trusted Mr. Farris since he pulled that April Fool's Day prank on her.

• Before her brother sat down for breakfast, she put salt into his glass of orange juice.

• I dropped a hint to my mom about what I wanted for my birthday, but she didn't get the message.

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Which of these items can quench a fire?

• smoke

• wood

• matches

• water

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Someone with a toxic personality most likely

• is very popular.

• does not have many friends.

• does not like to take chances.

• likes to make people laugh.

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Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word defy?

• Jeremy did a magic trick to make a floating candle appear.

• Justine saw a movie that was similar to a movie she saw last year.

• At summer camp, Jenya went against her counselor's directions

• Jordan studied very hard for the math test and felt confident.

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Which would be most likely to cause mirth?

• a comedy show.

• the death of a beloved pet.

• having to stand up to a bully.

• a long, exhausting day digging holes.

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Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word urgent.

• We have plenty of time left to work on our project.

• I think Tasha's mad at me because I'm dating her ex-boyfriend.

• We must get his package to Tucson by tomorrow morning.

• People are drawn to Queena because of her sunny personality.

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