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The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed
• beautiful
• sleeping

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

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CCSS.L.5.5C

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over 

• inspiring
• disgusting
• boring
• dangerous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• angry

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence?
A spring popped through the mattress.

• To move upward or forward in a single quick motion.
• The season of new growth.
• A small stream of water flowing naturally from the earth.
• An elastic coil of metal.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of the word post in this sentence?
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.

• A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground.
• The bar-like part of a stud earring.
• To display in a place for public view such as an announcement.
• To publish (a name) on a list.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.

• A short, indefinite period of time.
• A word or formula believed to be magic.
• To form words by means of letters.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which is the correct meaning of the word eye in the sentence?
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.

• An organ of vision or light sensitivity.
• The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.
• A detective, especially a private investigator.
• To watch closely.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which is the correct meaning of the word patient in the sentence?
The patient had to wait in the waiting room to see the doctor.

• Quietly waiting for someone
• Someone who is being seen by a doctor

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CCSS.L.5.5C