Reading Test Ch. 20

What does the word territory mean in this sentence: The wolf trotted across his territory in search of food.

• animals

• land

• pack

• water

What does the word route mean in this sentence: Every day Allen took the same route to school.

• path

• sentence

• supplies

• travel

What does the word clumsy mean in this sentence: The clumsy puppy fell when it tried to run too fast.

• awkward

• loud

• playful

• young

What does the word duty mean in this sentence: The teacher's duty is to teach students.

• announcement

• division

• responsibility

• pleasure

What does the word accompany mean in this sentence: Sam asked if I would accompany him to the meeting.

• go with

• work for

• attend to

• make possible

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word whined in this sentence: "I have too much homework," Danny whined.

• complained

• explained

• repeated

• shouted

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word amazed in the sentence below?

I was amazed when I won the race.

• alert

• astonished

• pleased

• puzzled

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word weary in the sentence below?

Mom felt weary after a hard day at work.

• annoyed

• bored

• exhausted

• upset

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word fearless in the sentence below?

Our captain was a fearless leader.

• boastful

• courageous

• strict

• terrifying

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word chuckled in the sentence below?

Pedro chuckled as he told his story.

• laughed

• smiled

• whispered

• stammered