Vocabulary Mania

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My two-year-old brother creates an awful din when he starts banging on Mom's pots and pans.

• an early dinner

• a quiet sound

• a loud, disruptive noise

• to break objects

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Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes that kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables.

• to have a very small amount of something

• to have a normal amount of something

• to have a large amount of something

• eaten often

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I like this hiking trail because it is rather secluded. We usually don't see more than fie other hikers all day long.

• crowded

• not having much human activity

• challenging

• easy to complete

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You will see a colossal statue on the hillside as you enter the city. This enormous statue is even lit up at night, and can be seen from miles away!

• very expensive

• extremely old

• extremely large

• very famous

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"What a novel idea, Ceci! In my ten years of organizing the science fair, no fourth grader has ever done this sort of experiment!" said Mrs. Alonso.

• normal

• boring

• practical

• different from anything seen before

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My grandfather tells me many stories of how he had to toil in the fields when he was young. In fact, he had to quit school after sixth grade so he could earn money to help his family.

• to do very tiring work

• drive a tractor

• play outside

• run

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The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

• to end

• to command

• to cause a delay

• to start or begin

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Earlier this afternoon I decided to treat myself because I finished my research paper. I indulged in a huge brownie sundae. It was scrumptious, but now I have a stomach ache!

• to eat in small bites because you don't like the taste of it

• to allow yourself to enjoy something you want

• to buy from a bakery

• to go on a diet

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We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family of six to the movie theater.

• an expensive price that cannot be met

• free; not costing anything

• a reasonable price that can be managed

• safe

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"Mrs. Nuredini, I am sorry to interrupt your class," said the secretary, "but your daughter called. She wants you to call her back right away. She said that it is urgent."

• early

• late

• requiring immediate attention

• unimportant