Word meaning in context

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

• lost

• lazily

• dangerously

• hopefully

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

• allowed

• joyful

• taken

• fed

When Jack didn't understand the instructions, so he asked Miss Mullins to clarify them.

• remove

• call

• explain

• stop

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The campers made a fire to cook their dinner.

• Burning to produce heat, light, and flames

• Tell someone they lost a job

• Put into a kiln to make (pottery) hard

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When my cat wants to come inside, she will paw at the door.

• An animal's foot

• To scratch or hit

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The farmer added a final post to the fence.

• To write something on Facebook

• To mail something

• A wooden pole

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The pack of lions attacked the zebra.

• To place clothing and belongings in a suitcase for a trip

• A group of animals

• To stuff

• A bag used to sling over the shoulders and carry books in

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?

Mr Phil likes to boast about his granddaughter because he is proud of her.

• to chat

• to brag

• to study

• to complain

What does the word astonish mean in the sentence below?

We wanted to astonish the class with our special project so they would be proud of our efforts

• sing

• scare and disappoint

• confuse

• impress and amaze

What does the word chuckle mean in the sentence below?

My friends and I started to chuckle during the movie because it was funny.

• Cry

• Laugh

• Choke

• Leave