Jess and Layla

Which image represents the word stern?

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Which word is a synonym for stern?

• happy

• firm

• funny

• sad

What does the prefix im- mean?

• not

• small

• above

• in

What does the word impatient mean?

• above patient

• in patient

• patient

• not patient

Read this sentence from Jess and Layla's Astronomical Assignment.

Musical crystal spheres sounded pretty, thought Layla, imagining wind chimes hanging in space, chiming against each other.

Which best describes the effect of the author's word choice?

• It is an important event.

• It clarifies an event.

• It helps the reader visualize an image.

• It gives details about a relationship between characters.

"I doubt it, Layla—time travel is scientifically ______."

• impossible

• possible

If you base your calculations on ______ measurements, your conclusion will be incorrect.

• precise

• imprecise

Try to be ______ when you have to wait in line.

• patient

• impatient

Add an adjective to the sentence.

Casey has a _______ cat.

Choose the correct verb tense.

Mrs. Brandt _______ to the store yesterday.

• walks

• will walk

• walked