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Worksheet time: 10mins
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Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
popular
out-dated
careful
round
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
synonym
antonym/comparison
definition
summary
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
Nervous
Discouraged
Excited
Relieved
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
Finished
Cut short
Boring
Too long
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:
The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!
Simple
Beautiful
Detailed
Relieved
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.
annoying
able to be heard
loud
creating vapor
Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.
becoming
sleeping
galumphing
faking
The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.
clashing
pleasant
silent
impolite
My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I'm not even concerned about such frivolous things.
important
tulgey
silly
strange
Few were impressed by Kirstin's presentation, "How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time," even though Krisitn was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.
at the same time
in the same location
within the same group
through the tulgey wood
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
manxome
apologetic
happy
sly
The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.
fierce
calm
thin
lost
The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.
lukewarm
hot
muddy
cold
The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.
ate
shunned
pushed
called
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
Quiet
Secretive
talkative
Exhausted
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
