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Read the following sentence: "The small kitten was extremely cautious as it walked across the high, narrow fence for the first time." What does the word "cautious" mean in this context?
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Acting loud and playful
Very careful to avoid danger
Moving very quickly
Feeling very hungry
Q 2/10
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Read the sentence: "The scientist had to consolidate her notes from three different notebooks into one final report." What is the meaning of the word "consolidate" as used in the sentence?
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To throw away old information
To combine multiple things into a single whole
To write in a secret code
To lose important documents
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Read the following sentence: "The small kitten was extremely cautious as it walked across the high, narrow fence for the first time." What does the word "cautious" mean in this context?
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Read the sentence: "The scientist had to consolidate her notes from three different notebooks into one final report." What is the meaning of the word "consolidate" as used in the sentence?
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Read the following short passage: "Liam was frustrated. No matter how many times he tried to tie his shoes the new way, the laces kept falling apart. He let out a long sigh and slumped his shoulders." Based on the text, how is Liam feeling?
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Read the following paragraph: "The giant redwood trees are masters of survival. Their thick bark protects them from forest fires, and their roots spread out wide to grip the soil during heavy windstorms." Which of these is a main idea of the passage?
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Read the following dialogue: "'I cannot believe we finally reached the summit!' Sarah exclaimed, wiping sweat from her forehead as she looked out at the valley below. 'The four-hour climb was grueling, but this view makes every step worth it.'" What does the word "grueling" most likely mean?
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Read the following sentence: "Unlike her sister who was very talkative, Maya was quite reticent and preferred to listen during the long car ride." What is the most likely meaning of the word "reticent"?
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Read the following sentences: "The sky turned a dark, moody gray, and the birds suddenly stopped singing. A chilling gust of wind swept through the trees, making the leaves shiver." What kind of mood does the author create in these sentences?
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Read the following sentences: "The garden was neglected for years. Weeds had completely choked out the flowers, and the wooden fence was starting to decay." What is the meaning of the word "decay" as used in the text?
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Read the following sentences: "The young athlete showed great resilience after her injury. Even though she could not run for a month, she attended every practice to cheer for her teammates and worked hard in physical therapy to get strong again." Based on the context, what does the word "resilience" mean?
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Read the following sentences: "The captain was wary of the dark clouds on the horizon. Although the sea was currently calm, he knew that the weather could change in an instant, so he told the crew to prepare the lifeboats." What is the most likely meaning of the word "wary" in this passage?