What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?
We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.
The Black Stallion
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EMILY JAKLE
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?
We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.
abrupt
fading
mysterious
overwhelming
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?
Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students’ presentations.
asking questions
expressing wonder
pausing for a break
showing frustration
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?
Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.
came down
stopped flying
slipped and fell
carried luggage
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?
The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.
gleeful
irregular
irresistible
sarcastic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?
What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.
raw salad
cooked meat
special food item
exotic amphibian
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?
Mindy always knows the right answer—she is as sharp as a tack.
She is smart.
She is snobby.
She is impolite.
She is metallic.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?
The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.
There was a rainstorm approaching.
The captain had a strong leadership style.
The players were excited to start the game.
There was no chance that the team would lose.
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