6th journeys lesson 8

What does the word decomposition mean in the sentence below?

The rain forest floor is where decomposition of plants and animals takes place.

• erosion

• decay

• growth

• production

What does the word detatched mean in the sentence below?

The pilot's detached attitude helps hims stay calm.

• stern and strict

• cool and objective

• kind and sympathetic

• concerned and involved

What does the word specimens mean in the sentence below?

The butterfly specimens in the zoo's collection are clearly labeled for identification.

• illustrations

• patterns

• portions

• samples

What does the word compromise mean in the sentence below?

Ben and Ian both want to fly the kite, but they compromise by taking turns.

• try to control

• strike a bargain

• discuss an issue

• continue to argue

What does the word shriveled mean in the sentence below?

Faded blooms and shriveled leaves were all that remained of the beautiful bouquet.

• tough

• floppy

• dried up

• folded up

Which word completes the sentence below?

The first telegraph messages between Europe and North America passed through a ______________ cable on the floor of the ocean.

• ex-marine

• mobile

• submarine

• subsoil

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Medical workers keep an accident victim _____________ because any movement could cause broke bones to shift.

• ambitious

• immobile

• luminous

• promoted

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Gary's reply was so ________________ that Lisa couldn't tell whether he meant yes or no.

• luminous

• ambiguous

• promoted

• subterranean

Which word best completes the sentence below?

When the power went out, Melody lit some candles to _____________ the darkened house.

• illuminate

• mobilize

• remove

• substitute

Which word best completes the sentence below?

Sadako turned on the microphone so that her voice would be______________ to everyone.

• subordinate

• permitted

• regulated

• audible