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Alexandra solved the complicated math problem in a novel way.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above? 

• ancient
• fiction
• new
• book

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It was obvious by the adept moves of the dancer that she had put in a lifetime of practice.

• uncontrolled
• skilled
• boring
• inexperienced

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The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed

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Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
The family gave bread crumbs to the _____ at the park.
You need to _____ so you don't hit your head on the bar. 

• squirrel
• look
• move
• duck

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Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.  To divert is to 

• change the direction of
• look for really high waves
• jump into a dry river
• look through a telescope

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In the word unbelievable, which is the suffix?

• un
• bleieve
• able
• believe

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Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• Hitting hard with a heavy tool
• Going to too many expensive parties
• Speaking or writing harshly about
• Voting for a different candidate

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What does the word point mean in the paragraph below?
Ms. Lamar gave a narrative writing assignment during class today. She reminded us to start with a strong introduction, stick to the point of the story, and end with a catchy conclusion. 

• main idea
• direction attention to a direction with her finger
• sharp end
• punctuation mark

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What's the meaning of pedestrian?

• A creature with 1,000 feet
• A person who goes from door to door on foot trying to sell a product.
• A person who walks across the street on foot.
• A walker used by a disabled person

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What is the definition of hyperbole?

• When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
• When words sound like what they mean.
• An extreme exaggeration 
• A comparison 

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