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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 4hrs 15mins
My cat does not like to go to the vet. When she sees the doctor, she gets frantic. She meows loudly and hisses. She squirms and tries to get away.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
If you want to go on a guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. prepared
B. late
C. on time
D. polite
It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite tv show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. the fear of something
B. to have a strong dislike for something
C. to listen carefully
D. to watch carefully
I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. to bark
B. to guard
C. to pant because of heat
D. to play
Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. to be hunted
B. to live in a certain place
C. to be written about
D. to be spotted by wildlife observers
Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes that kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. to have a very small amount of something
B. to have a normal amount of something
C. to have a large amount of something
D. eat often
I like this hiking trail because it is rather secluded. We usually don't see more than five other hikers all day long.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. crowded
B. not having much human activity
C. challenging
D. easy to complete
We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family of six to the movie theater.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. an expensive price that cannot be met
B. free; not costing anything
C. a reasonable price that can be managed
D. safe
The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. to feel extremely joyful
B. to feel somewhat pleased
C. to feel disappointed
D. to feel extremely tired
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
The thought of eating bugs or rodents is abhorrent to most people!
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
thirsty
full
hungry
happy
Betty remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
size
large amount
reduction
unnatural
Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
available
decontaminated
dirty
broken
Carla found sharpening pencils very mundane. She wished she a more exciting job.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
exciting
boring
thrilling
helpful
Water is vital for all living organisms if they are to survive in their different environments and habitats.
What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?
Optional
Necessary
Abundant
Scarce
