Mr. Simon Makes an Assignment

Which meaning best fits the way the word positive is used in paragraph 1?

positive adjective

(1.) having a deficiency of electrons

(2.) showing acceptance or approval

(3.) fully confident or certain

(4.) of, being, or relating to electricity

• definition 4

• definition 1

• definition 3

• defintion 2

Which definition best fits the way the word wealth is used in paragraph 11

wealth noun

(1.) a great quantity of money or riches

(2.) a great amount or number

(3.) all goods and resources having economic value

(4.) the condition of being rich

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 1

• definition 4

Which definition best fits the way charm is used in paragraph 5?

wealth noun

(1.) a word, action, or thing believed to have magical powers

(2.) a small decorative object worn on a chain or bracelet

(3.) a quality that attracts and pleases

(4.) to attract by grace or beauty

• definition 1

• definition 4

• definition 2

• definition 3

In paragraph 7, the word pristine means ________

• wooded

• progressive

• with a view of the oceans

• unspoiled

In paragraph 12, the word diverse means __________

• large

• different

• convenient

• old

In paragraph 3, the word mecca means ________

• port

• city

• center

• problem

In paragraph 2, the word recently means _________

• once in a while

• a short time ago

• voluntarily

• long ago

In paragraph 13, the word compatible means ______

• grow fond of

• dislike

• be envious of

• well-matched

Paragraphs 8 through 10 are mainly about

• how to catch a lobster

• how to cook a lobster

• the lobster found in Maine

• where to buy lobster

From the passage the reader can tell that _______

• Mr. Simon did not want to move to Texas

• Cynthia is excited about the new school year

• Maine is a nicer state than Texas

• Cynthia does not want to select a pen pal