Word Meaning and Context

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?

Susie does boast about her good grades too much.

• to chat

• to brag

• to study

• to complain

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word cart mean in the sentence below?

James had to cart all the books to the library.

• A vehicle use to move goods

• A table with wheels

• To remove

• To move or carry

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• gracefully

• Lazily

• dangerously

• hopefully

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former present.

• shyly

• serious

• hungry

• plenty

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

• charming

• running

• ruined

• perhaps

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When he didn't understand the instructions, the student ask the teacher to clarify them.

• remove

• call

• explain

• stop

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.

• handsome

• carefully

• poor

• bold

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal

• gloomy

• red

• shining

• fun

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

Choose the answer that most closely matches the underline word in the sentence above.

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• It is dangerous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• going to too many expensive parties

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4