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Quiz by Barbara Hove
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- Q1What does the word "grueling" mean in this sentence? The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling.easyfunnytiringloud30s
- Q2What was the clue word that helped you figure out the meaning of the word grueling? The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling.mountainextremelyhikelong30s
- Q3What does the word "parched" mean in this sentence? I was so parched , I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.thirstysoggyhungrysleepy30s
- Q4What word or words helped you figure out the meaning of the word "parched"? I was so parched , I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.drank, waterenough, waterglassone gulp30s
- Q5Mr. Smith stuck out in the crowd. The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. What does "conspicuous" mean?helpfulsleepingbeautifuleasily noticed30s
- Q6The parking lot was so congested , it took half an hour to get out! We were going to be late to soccer practice because of all the cars. What does "congested" mean?emptycrowdedslowhot30s
- Q7Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. What is the meaning of the word "novice"?beginnerprofessionalskilledexpert30s
- Q8What word gave you a clue to the meaning of the word novice?practicesoccerfirstday30s
- Q9What is the meaning of the word "devastated" in the sentences below? Sally was always happy at school. Today Sally was devastated that it was a snow day.sillycrushedexcitedfrozen30s
- Q10Sally was always happy at school. Today Sally was devastated that it was a snow day. What is the antonym of devastated ?Sallyschoolalwayshappy30s
- Q11My brother is so obnoxious! He does awful things to me all the time just to make me mad. What is the meaning of "obnoxious"?sweetuglyfunnybothersome30s
- Q12My brother is so obnoxious! He does awful things to me all the time just to make me mad. What is the synonym for obnoxious in the second sentence?madtimeHeawful30s