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English

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.

Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?

high

shakey

small

lowly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The McDonald's arches were visible from the highway. We could see them from a mile away.

rising above

brightly lit

able to be seen

difficult to see

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Due to the huge demand, tickets will be allocated using a lottery system.

Definition of allocated:

destroyed

assigned or set aside

given away for free

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In order to establish an environment of trust in our classroom, we need to show respect to each other.

Definition of environment:

the things and conditions that are all around me

a place for storing things

where you can hide things

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 12 pts

I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a knack for making the tough shots when they’re needed most. She wants to play on our team and we’d win more games with her help.

What does “knack” mean?

to throw or toss

a hard punch

a kind of sports bag

an ability

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

We have an unexpected visitor. Your uncle just arrived from New York.

Definition of unexpected:

not wanting one's company

not expected or foreseen; surprising

looking forward to arriving

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

example

antonym

definition

synonym

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