Determining the meaning of words in context

When the teacher said the test would be arduous, she meant it would be:

• Easy

• Difficult

• Fun

• Short

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "magnify" in the following sentence: The microscope can magnify the image up to 1000 times.

• Shrink

• Distort

• Enlarge

• Clear

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Based on the context, what does "ominous" most likely mean? The dark clouds and distant thunder made the atmosphere feel ominous.

• Exciting

• Threatening

• Pleasant

• Peaceful

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The family's apartment was cramped, but cozy," what does "cramped" mean?

• Spacious

• Messy

• Small and confined

• Warm

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "abundant" as used in this sentence: The farmer's field had an abundant harvest this year.

• Scarce

• Colorful

• Plentiful

• Rotting

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

When someone mentions they are famished, they are most likely:

• Full

• Hungry

• Thirsty

• Angry

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "grueling" mean in the context of this sentence: The final exam was a grueling 4-hour test of endurance.

• Easy

• Difficult

• Fun

• Short

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If a student is feeling jubilant, they are probably:

• Sad

• Angry

• Happy

• Afraid

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.6

What does the word "melancholy" mean in this sentence: The melancholy music made everyone tear up.

• Joyful

• Sad

• Energetic

• Peaceful

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

When someone says a film is thrilling, they mean it is:

• Exciting

• Calm

• Boring

• Short

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4