Question 1

After running three miles in the hot sun, Jamal felt ______, so he drank two bottles of water right away.

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parched

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tired

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hungry

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happy

Question 2

The old house was so ______ that the roof had holes, the paint was peeling, and the windows were broken.

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dilapidated

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new

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beautiful

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clean

Question 3

Although she was nervous, Maria spoke with ______, choosing her words carefully and impressing everyone with her speech.

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eloquence

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rudeness

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loudness

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fear

Question 4

The dog’s constant barking was such a ______ that the neighbors couldn’t sleep at night.

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nuisance

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surprise

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delight

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benefit

Question 5

After losing the championship game, the players walked off the field in ______, with their heads hanging low and tears in their eyes.

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despair

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excitement

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confidence

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joy

Question 6

The chef used aromatic spices, and soon the kitchen was filled with the ______ smell of cinnamon and cloves.

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pleasant

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bad

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strange

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strong

Question 7

The children were ______ when their teacher announced a surprise pizza party; they cheered and jumped up and down.

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ecstatic

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bored

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confused

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upset

Question 8

The timid kitten ______ under the couch when it heard loud footsteps.

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hid

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played

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jumped

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sat

Question 9

The knight showed great ______ by defending the castle even when he was outnumbered.

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valor

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weakness

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confusion

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fear

Question 10

Because the math problem was so ______, the students had to reread it several times before understanding it.

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perplexing

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simple

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boring

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funny

Question 11

What does the phrase 'barking dogs seldom bite' mean?

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Those who make the most noise are often the least dangerous

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Dogs that bark are usually aggressive

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Only quiet dogs are safe

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Barking dogs will bite anyone

Question 12

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting

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To literally break something frozen

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To cause a big fight

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To end a conversation

Question 13

What does the phrase 'the ball is in your court' mean?

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It is your turn to make a decision or take action

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The game is about to start

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Someone else is responsible for the situation

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You should throw the ball

Question 14

What does the expression 'don’t count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

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Don’t assume success before it happens

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Chickens hatch naturally without any effort

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Always trust that things will go as planned

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Count your eggs to have a balanced meal

Question 15

What does the metaphor 'time is a thief' suggest?

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Time can steal away moments from our lives

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Time is measured by thieves

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Time is always on our side

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Time can physically take things

Question 16

What does the idiom 'hit the hay' mean?

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To go to bed

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To relax outside

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To start working

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To get into a fight

Question 17

What does the expression 'piece of cake' mean?

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Something that is very easy to do

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A complicated task

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A delicious dessert

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A cake that is hard to make

Question 18

What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

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To reveal a secret

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To keep a secret safe

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To confuse someone

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To let a pet go outside

Question 19

What does the metaphor 'a stormy relationship' imply?

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A relationship with frequent conflicts or issues

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A relationship that brings joy

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A peaceful and calm relationship

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A relationship during bad weather

Question 20

What does the phrase 'a blessing in disguise' mean?

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Something that seems bad at first but has good results

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An obvious advantage

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A gift that looks unattractive

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A hidden gift

Question 21

In the sentence 'Her voice was music to his ears', what literary device is being used?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Alliteration

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Hyperbole

Question 22

What does the phrase 'Her voice was music to his ears' mean?

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He found her voice very pleasing

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Her voice made him sad

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Her voice was off-key

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Her voice was very loud

Question 23

What figurative language is used in the phrase 'Her voice was music to his ears'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Alliteration

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Personification

Question 24

What does the personification 'howled angrily' suggest?

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The wind is being described as having emotions like anger.

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The wind is making a soft sound.

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The storm is bringing happiness.

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The trees are talking to each other.

Question 25

What imagery does the phrase 'howled angrily' evoke?

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It makes you picture a wild and fierce storm.

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It creates an image of a sunny day.

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It suggests a gentle breeze.

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It implies the calm after a storm.

Question 26

What literary technique is used in the phrase 'howled angrily'?

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Personification.

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Simile.

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Alliteration.

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Metaphor.

Question 27

What effect does the word 'howled' have in the phrase 'the wind howled angrily'?

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It emphasizes the loudness and ferocity of the wind.

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It indicates that the wind is joyful.

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It suggests the wind is whispering softly.

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It means the wind is not moving at all.

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