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Our family gets together on an annual, or yearly, basis. Usually, we meet in the summer.

• winter

• weekly

• BBQ

• yearly

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We need the answer to be instant. We can't wait for a slower answer.

• quick

• slow

• right

• wrong

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The couch was shabby. You could tell it had been well used over the years. Some parts of the fabric even had holes in it.

• brand new

• bought from a store

• run down because of age

• shiny

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As soon as I saw my friend, Ben, I felt queasy. My stomach was far from calm. I guess I was nervous he would still be mad at me for making fun of him.

• feeling excited

• feeling sick to your stomach

• feeling sleepy

• feeling shy

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The surface of the rocks was quite jagged. I was actually worried I might cut my foot! Thank goodness I had my sandals on.

• round and soft

• colorful and shiny

• sharp and uneven

• big and fat

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Seth's face turned beet red. She wished she was invisible so that no one could see her. Then, she wouldn't be so embarrassed.

• not able to be seen

• clear and transparent

• cheering up and down

• front and center

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A century, or one hundred years, ago life was very different. Movies were silent. Cars were still very new and exciting.

• yesterday

• one hundred years ago

• very long time

• happens every year

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You should have come to the picnic. The was delicious and plentiful. There was a lot leftover.

• a lot of something

• a very little amount

• tiny

• yummy

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We visited a dairy farm. Every day, the cows go out to the meadow, a big green field of grass. They spend most of their day there.

• a sandy beach

• a big green field of grass

• a rocky canyon

• a humid swamp

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Juan was the only player between her opponent and the goal. She made a brave and valiant effort to stop them from scoring.

• to show excellence

• to show clumsiness

• to show weakness

• to show sportsmanship