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READING 3_UNIT 10-GUESSING THE MEANING OF NEW WORDS

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I would like to devise a system where fire blankets and domestic extinguishers are placed in every house.

a)

work out

b)

design

c)

make

d)

all are correct

2.

His explanation doesn’t make sense.

a)

difficult

b)

sensitive

c)

convincing

d)

logical

3.

Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the hikers in the mountain got drenched all over.

a)

very tired

b)

refreshed

c)

completely wet

d)

so exhausted

4.

The academic school year generally commences in September.

a)

benefits

b)

supports

c)

finishes

d)

begins

5.

The grouping method enhances recall by organizing similar ideas together.

a)

harnesses

b)

increases

c)

memorizes

d)

retains

6.

A body that is deprived of gravity also experiences changes in the distribution of bodily fluids.

a)

full of

b)

weightless

c)

without

d)

resembling

7.

When Jamie moved into her own apartment, it took her a while to ___________ to living alone.

a)

adapt

b)

adopt

c)

use

d)

develop

8.

My physician advised me to go vegetarian in order to have a better health.

a)

colleague

b)

doctor

c)

supervisor

d)

senior

9.

Besides eating the right food, getting sufficient amounts of sleep can help us have good memory.

a)

enough

b)

extra

c)

efficient

d)

supply

10.

He retold the story in such vivid details that everyone listened with fascination.

a)

imminent

b)

clear

c)

intentional

d)

bright

11.

Safety regulations have made it obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.

a)

A. popular

b)

B. optional

c)

C. common

d)

D. compulsory

12.

Many homeschoolers walk the campuses of top universities alongside the conventionally educated.

a)

A. ordinarily

b)

B. effectively

c)

C. traditionally

d)

D. modernly

13.

Some people view stay-at-home dads as out of touch or lacking dedication to their career.

a)

A. commitment

b)

B. priority

c)

C. loving

d)

D. concession

14.

Our trip to Mexico was here! First, we stopped at a small store in the airport to convert our dollars into pesos. That way, we would be able to buy whatever we needed in Mexico with their type of money. What does the word convert mean in the passage? 

a)
to change religions
b)
to adapt to something new
c)
to change money
d)
to accuse someone of something
15.

"Mundane" activities such as doing the laundry or dishes, going food shopping, reading newspaper don’t make my life exciting.

a)

exciting, not boring

b)

painful

c)

interesting

d)

ordinary; normal

16.

Mr. Santos encouraged Jaime to stick with the Math problem he was solving. The underlined means...

a)

a small branch

b)

pierce

c)

attach

d)

stay

17.

His baby brother ate what was left of the chocolate cake on the plate. The underlined means...

a)

location

b)

a turn

c)

remaining

d)

a radical

18.

Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat and water to irrigate crops, and generate electrical power. What does the word sustain probably mean?

a)

support

b)

destroy

c)

prolong

d)

obstruct

19.

Hunter's plan for his group project looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works. What does IMPLEMENT mean?

a)
carry out
b)
change
c)
ignore
d)
illustrate
20.

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

a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
21.

The new student on our kickball team is a novice because they are just learning to play.

a)

skilled

b)

teacher

c)

energetic

d)

beginner