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1. Mom's glass cabinet is filled with the __________ figurines one would ever see. They are beautiful and delicate. We are not allowed to touch them.

• ficklest
• daintiest
• humblest
• orneriest

2. Kevin's baby brother, Ernie, is ______________ in the morning than he is the rest of the day. He is bad tempered and sulky until he gets his warm milk.

• cheaper
• gloomiest
• humblest
• grumpier

3. Wendy is the _____________ friend Serena has. One minute she's Serena's best friend, the next minute she is saying bad things about Serena. She can't make up her mind!

• dantiest
• humblest
• cheaper
• ficklest

4. Mr. Viera's cooking is the __________ his kids have ever tasted. He explained that his doctors told him he could not have salt, seasoning, or spices in his food.

• dantiest
• ficklest
• blandest
• humblest

5. Pecos Bill, a tall tale character, is said to have tamed the orneriest tornado ever down to a breeze. It was a strong tornado, most difficult to control. Which word is a synonym for orneriest?

• agreeable
• stubborn
• pleasant
• helpful

6. Explain why one item at the store might be cheaper than another item:

• They are fun to play with.
• They are the same item.
• It belonged to a friend
• It was on sale.

7. Name 3 things that make you feel gloomy.

8. Becky does a lot for her office. She is the hardest worker, but she is the humblest person. Becky does not think she is better than her coworkers. Which word is an antonym for humblest?

• arrogant
• shy
• respectful
• considerate

9. My grandmother was shopping for a new kitchen table. She said that she wanted the sturdiest table in the warehouse since her grandsons are big, rough boys and would all be using the table frequently. What do you think sturdiest means?

• It will fall over easy.
• It is strong and solidly built.
• It only has 3 legs.
• It's made of paper.