Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "grimacing"?

• She smiled brightly at the good news.

• He twisted his face in pain after stubbing his toe.

• They laughed at the funny joke.

• She nodded in agreement.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the best synonym for "contemptuously"?

• Respectfully

• Scornfully

• Carefully

• Quietly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is the opposite (antonym) of "underprivileged"?

• Wealthy

• Poor

• Unlucky

• Unhappy

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the sentence where "leery" is used correctly.

• She was leery of walking alone at night.

• He was leery to finish his homework early.

• The leery cake tasted delicious.

• They leery the ball across the field.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best completes the sentence: "The pain in his leg was so intense, he was in ________"?

• Appeal

• Agony

• Manslaughter

• Acquitted

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone is acting "aimlessly," what are they most likely doing?

• Working with a clear goal

• Wandering without purpose

• Studying for a test

• Following instructions

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of "doggedly"?

• Giving up after the first try

• Persisting in solving a difficult puzzle despite many failures

• Ignoring a problem completely

• Finishing a task quickly without effort

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A group of teenagers is caught vandalizing a building. Which vocabulary word best describes them?

• Delinquents

• Acquitted

• Grimacing

• Appeal

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a "recurring" event?

• A one-time concert

• A birthday that happens every year

• A sudden accident

• A unique painting

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

If a person is "acquitted" in court, what does that mean?

• They are found guilty

• They are found not guilty

• They are arrested

• They are fined

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4