Word Parts Practice

The subterranean landscape of the cave looked very strange to us.

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• under

• above

• beside

• between

Her behavior during the emergency was irrational and dangerous.

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• again

• across

• before

• not

The program we were watching on the television was prerecorded, so we already knew who would win the game.

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• with

• near

• after

• before

At the end of the second grading period, Terry's midyear grades earned her honor roll status.

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• without

• middle

• outside

• above

The savage lion continued to slash and tear at the gazelle until it was lifeless.

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• full of

• without

• able to be

• characteristic of, like

My teacher didn't mark me tardy to class because the excuse I gave her was believable.

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• someone who

• capable of

• made of

• able to be

We were amazed at how well the violinist played the piece of music!

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• the state of being

• without

• full of

• someone who

The bride and groom were filled with happiness on their wedding day.

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• made of

• the state of being

• the study of

• in the manner that is