Iready English Test

Which phrase BEST expresses the meaning of gesture as it is used in the paragraph.

My one-year-old brother, Troy has trouble hearing so he hasn't said any words. But he is always communicating through gesture. He points to books and toys he can't reach, and he stamps his feet when he's angry. Best of all, he claps his hands when he is sees me.

• a sound use to get attention

• a movement used to show thoughts

• an act of kindness

• an act of frustration

Read these sentences:

The school's book fair took a lot of preparation . The students took weeks gathering used books to sell. The teachers worked hard just before setting tables.

What does the word preparation mean in the sentences?

• the act of finding things

• the act of reading books

• the act of getting ready

• the act of making money

What is the correct meaning of the word background?

Our new neighbor has an interesting background.

• house

• health

• history

• honesty

What is the correct meaning of the word fictional?

I like to read about history, but I do not care for to read fictional.

• true

• humorous

• exciting

• imaginary

What does the word theory mean?

The scientist came up with a theory that other scientist did not believe in.

• idea

• event

• joke

• hope

Which word means the OPPOSITE of proud?

• serious

• ashamed

• beloved

• precious

What is the correct meaning of the phrase work like a horse?

Coach Mike told the athletes that they would have to work like a horse to get in shape, in order to win the game.

• work at a quick pace

• work very hard

• work ouside

• work a a slower pace

What does the word scale mean in this sentence?

He must scale a tall ladder to reach the roof.

• a part of a fish

• a tool for weighing

• to measure

• to climb up

What is the correct meaning of the word drift?

The children watched the balloon drift toward the trees.

• to pass out of sight

• to rise into the air

• to remain in one place

• to be carried away

What is the correct meaning of the word fainter?

The light grew fainter with each passing hour.

• not faint

• more faint

• most faint

• less faint