IAR Prep English

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

• gruesome

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry

• thirsty

• sleepy

• happy

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell

• color

• wealth

• feeling

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• stuffy

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

• curious about

• confident

• comfortable

• jealous

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled

• beginner

• professional

• nervous

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

• ate

• were very hot

• sunburned

• sunbathed

I must be getting sick, because I feel achy all over.

• good

• happy

• sore

• sad

Sam's desk was meticulous. What is another word for meticulous?

• neat & tidy

• dirty

• cluttered

• messy

Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's perspective on deer hunting?

• POSITIVE: The author likes deer hunting

• NEGATIVE: The author does not like deer hunting

• NEUTRAL: The author does not show any opinion about deer hunting