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What is the meaning of the word underlined?

• A written record

• To cut down trees

• A cut length of wood

Jenny was suddenly startled on the corner when she saw two cars crash.

Which is the best definition of the word crash as it is used in the sentence?

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Alex sat in the bleachers and looked out over the football field. The stands were full of fans. The smell of nachos and hot dogs filled the air. Alex checked his watch. It was almost seven, the game would begin any minute. A man’s voice boomed over the loud speaker. The voice led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and everyone stood while a woman sang ‘The Star Spangled Banner.” Finally, the announcer introduced the team. The players ran onto the field while the crowd jumped up and let out a hearty cheer.

hearty adjective 1. strong 2. having a large appetite 3. filling or nourishing 4. enthusiastic, full of energy

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What is the meaning of the word underlined? Nick has so much drive that in an hour he is able to do more homework than most students can complete in a day.

• To operate a vehicle, such as a car

• A short trip

• Road or avenue for cars or other vehicles

• Energy; force; strength

Which is the best definition of the word point as it is used in the sentence?

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Terra wanted to raise enough money for her church so that she could help feed 100 families. She felt as though no one should every go hungry if she had anything to do with it. She knew it would be a difficult task.

What is the meaning of raise in this paragraph.

• moved to a higher position

• become more important

• asking for more money

• increase the amount of

What is the meaning of the word underlined? The duck's bill got caught in the fishing hook.

• A beak

• A note of money owned to someone

Which of the definitions best fit the following sentence: The business invested a large portion of its capital into researching and developing new products.  

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Which definition best matches the following sentence: The passes to King's Dominion were a waste - they postponed the trip so many times, the passes expired. 

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What is the meaning of the word underlined?

When the dog wants outside, she will paw at the door.

• An animal's foot

• To scratch or hit