Unit 4 Week 4 Progress Check

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops.

• lack of rain

• cold weather

• sudden rainfall

• unusual snowfall

Jesse made an intricate drawing of the skyscraper.

• bold

• detailed

• messy

• ordinary

The candle flame was wavering on the dinner table.

• running out

• burning strongly

• moving back and forth

• growing brighter and brighter

The unbidden visit left Diego speechless.

• much appreciated

• long requested

• not asked for

• well-liked

What is the meaning of the word snoozing in the sentence below?

I was snoozing after my alarm clock went off.

• getting out of bed

• awake and alert

• sleeping lightly

• eating a meal

The man said the glass door was invisible.

• locked tight

• hard to open

• unable to be seen

• easy to notice

It was impossible for the dog to find the hidden bone.

• simple to do

• not able to be done

• something to be learned

• easy to give up

The ink left an irremovable stain on my jacket.

• easy to clean

• made like new

• unable to be washed out

• hard to notice

Lily was impatient to see her favorite band.

• slow to move

• calm and ready

• happy and reassured

• unwilling to wait

Which words are a synonym for the words incapable of in the following sentence? We were incapable of answering the brain teaser.

• ready for

• helpful about

• not interested in

• unable to