Vocabulary Madness

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If you want to go on the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

• prepared

• late

• on time

• polite

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Last year Jacob ran the entire 6-mile race. This year, however, he was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.

• a person who participates

• a person who helps

• a person who runs

• a person who watches

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It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite TV show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to fear something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to listen carefully

• to watch carefully

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Yesterday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. The wind speed was ideal.

• perfect

• too fast

• too slow

• troublesome

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The lake was full of anglers on the day of the fishing tournament, all hoping to win the grand prize.

• people who are fishing

• a type of fish

• people who like to eat fish

• boats

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I remember when Milo was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

• to bark

• to guard

• to pant because of the heat

• to play

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The new film has been heralded as the best family film in five years.

• to be heard

• to be announced

• to make a recording

• to only be watched while eating popcorn

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Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening.

• to be hunted

• to live in a certain place

• to be written about

• to be spotted by wildlife observers

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The patrons at the hotel were unhappy when the air conditioning stopped working. Some felt like they shouldn't have to pay the full price.

• owners

• workers

• paying guests

• cooks

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I was surprised when I learned that Eliana and Layala were siblings. They don't look or act anything alike.

• friends

• people who have the same parents

• classmates

• teammates