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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
My teacher was stifling a laugh. It was clear she did not want the class to think she found the comment amusing.
What is the best meaning of stifling?
to do something loudly
to cough
to withhold
to show concern
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CCSS.L.5.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The monkey bars were starting to deteriorate. I could see the rust chipping away at the metal.
What is the best meaning of deteriorate?
strengthen
break down
shine
glow
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I will supersede Michael as president of the student government. It was time for him to move on anyway.
The closest meaning to supersede is:
invite
take the place of
share
examine
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I have decided to pursue journalism as a career. I have always liked interviewing and writing about people.
The best definition of pursue is:
to excuse
to try to obtain
to learn
to decide
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Our teacher accidently omitted a question on the exam. The class was more than happy to answer fewer questions, however.
What is the best meaning of "omitted"?
added
left out
copied
reused
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Guinevere is obviously affluent. I have never seen her repeat clothes and she rides the most luxurious cars when she goes to school.
What is the best meaning of affluent?
extremely rich
poor
fashionista
model
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Lesley and Gusion had a secret rendezvous by the lake.
What does rendezvous means?
meeting
trip
moment
fight
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CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
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