What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean in the sentence: "The benevolent woman donated generously to the local shelter"?

• Angry

• Kind

• Tired

• Wealthy

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.a

Which reference material would you use to find the pronunciation of the word "quixotic"?

• Atlas

• Dictionary

• Encyclopedia

• Almanac

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.c

What is the meaning of the word "melancholy" as used in the sentence: "After hearing the news, he felt a deep sense of melancholy"?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Anger

• Excitement

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.a

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.8.1.a

Which word has a similar denotation to "frugal"?

• Wasteful

• Generous

• Thrifty

• Extravagant

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.8.1.b

If you are unsure about the part of speech of the word "elated," which reference material should you consult?

• Thesaurus

• Dictionary

• Almanac

• Map

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.c

Based on your prior knowledge, what does the prefix "anti-" mean in the word "antibiotic"?

• With

• Against

• Before

• After

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.b

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "gregarious" in the context: "She was known for her gregarious nature at parties"?

• Shy

• Sociable

• Angry

• Quiet

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.a

What is the function of the word "however" in the sentence: "He wanted to go to the park; however, it started to rain"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Conjunction

• Adjective

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.7.1.a

Which word has a similar denotation to "cautious"?

• Reckless

• Careful

• Brave

• Quick

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SC.ELA.E2.AOR.8.1.b