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Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The story was so depressing and morose, no one wanted to finish it. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:
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Wood, paper, and gasoline are all flammable substances. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:
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I love to read and have a plethora of books stuffing my overcrowded shelves. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:
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The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:
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Although most glass is transparent, the specially made glass had a coating that made it opaque. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:
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Instead of picking a beautiful dress, my friend selected a grotesque mask and tattered clothing for the costume party. What is the best meaning of the underlined word?
lovely
attractive
horrifying
mysterious
I did not buy the gaudy dress because it was covered with sequins, beads, and feathers. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
tacky
beautiful
expensive
large
The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
mammals
birds
livestock
pests
The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
tiny
attractive
giant
stone
My dog loves his food and will devour it quickly once it is placed in front of him. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
small
retreat from
eat
refuse
During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.
float
waterless
used up
calm
Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.
flower
decorative
used up
simple
The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.
peak
stressful
boisterous
calm
Panthers, tigers, and lions are all classified as felines. Define the underlined word.
cats
hobbies
money
flowers
The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.
decorative
able to float
calm
peak
It makes good fiscal sense to have a budget and put money into savings. Define the underlined word.
decorative
able to float
money
hobbies
The protagonist, the main character in the story, will usually fight a battle with the antagonist.
villain
hero
flower
hobbies
The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.
decorative
able to float
money
waterless
