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Which sentence correctly uses the word "balmy"?

• The balmy weather made it perfect for a day at the beach.

• The balmy storm caused severe damage to the town.

• The balmy mountain was covered in snow.

• The balmy desert was freezing at night.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a synonym for "citadel"?

• Fortress

• Village

• Market

• Garden

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CCSS.L.8.5B

Identify the antonym of "clad".

• Dressed

• Covered

• Exposed

• Shielded

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CCSS.L.8.5B

Which of the following sentences contains a fallacy?

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

• If you don't eat your vegetables, you will never grow tall.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

Choose the sentence that uses "gingerly" correctly.

• He gingerly slammed the door behind him.

• She gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf.

• They gingerly shouted across the room.

• He gingerly ran through the puddles.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which scenario would someone "grope"?

• Searching for a light switch in a dark room.

• Running a marathon.

• Reading a book.

• Cooking dinner.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to "intervene" in a situation?

• To ignore the situation.

• To become involved in order to change the outcome.

• To observe from a distance.

• To agree with all parties involved.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes a "mercenary"?

• A soldier hired to fight for a foreign army.

• A volunteer working for a charity.

• A student studying for exams.

• A teacher grading papers.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Analyze the context: "The pirates were known for their plunder." What does "plunder" mean in this context?

• To build ships.

• To steal goods.

• To explore new lands.

• To trade fairly.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a synonym for "revenue"?

• Expense

• Income

• Debt

• Loss

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.8.6