Question 1

In paragraph 8, the word reluctantly means —

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unwillingly

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impatiently

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admiringly

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playfully

Question 2

Which of the following words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

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detailed and challenging

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different-shaped

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larger and easier

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is understandable

Question 3

Read this dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the word strike as it is used in paragraph 3?

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Definition 3

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Definition 1

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Definition 4

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Definition 2

Question 4

Which words from paragraph 18 help the reader know what the word navigate means?

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around the ship

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teach your team

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had no problem

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to participate in

Question 5

In paragraph 4, what does the word permanent mean?

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Constant

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Interesting

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Popular

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Inexpensive

Question 6

In paragraph 7, the word enhance means to —

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increase the quality

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imitate the sounds

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enlarge the images

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reduce the volume

Question 7

In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is —

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guilty of a wrongful act

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extremely annoying to live near

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interested in hunting for treasure

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active mostly at night

Question 8

Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?

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Bartholomew just wasn’t able to choose.

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He’d end up with yesterday’s oatmeal instead.

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Each hour would bring yet another decision . . .

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He’d go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly),

Question 9

What is the meaning of the word withholding in paragraph 5?

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Refusing to give

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Increasing in amount

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Using as one’s property

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Punishing harshly

Question 10

In paragraph 2, the word vital means —

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necessary

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fortunate

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permanent

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common

Question 11

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of thrive?

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grow well

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contains little water

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battered by strong winds

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can damage

Question 12

Which words in paragraph 9 help the reader understand what unearthed means?

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were discovered by

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information to include in

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diaries belonging to

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researching the lives

Question 13

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means —

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spoke in a confused way

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moved at a slow pace

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acted out in an amusing way

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made a polite suggestion

Question 14

Read the dictionary entry below. Which definition best fits the way the word strong is used in paragraph 1?

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Definition 2

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Definition 1

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Definition 3

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Definition 4

Question 15

In paragraph 9, the word weary means —

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tired

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confused

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amused

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worried

Question 16

Which word or words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

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good-bye

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ignored the peasant’s words

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Thank you again

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hope you enjoy your reward

Question 17

What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?

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Far from populated areas

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Lacking tourist attractions

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Familiar to a particular group of people

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Difficult to see from a distance

Question 18

The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere in paragraph 18 means —

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not meaning what is said

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with careful thought

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explaining what is meant

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without understanding

Question 19

Look at the dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the way the word shot is used in paragraph 8?

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Definition 3

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

Question 20

Which line from the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of launch?

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Aim for the fence

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Round your lips

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One more tip:

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Backbone straight

Question 21

Read the following information. This information helps the reader understand that the word surpassed in paragraph 2 means —

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did better than

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spoke kindly about

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spent more time with

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was admired by

Question 22

What is the meaning of accustomed in paragraph 7?

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In the habit of

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Different from

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Managed by

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Changed by

Question 23

The word minimize in paragraph 6 means —

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reduce

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encourage to take action

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settle

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change on a regular basis

Question 24

Look at the dictionary entry for the word entrance. Which definition best fits the way entrance is used in line 25?

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Definition 3

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

Question 25

What is the meaning of the word properties in paragraph 6?

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Qualities

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Creators

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Solutions

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Customers

Question 26

In paragraph 11, the word aspire means to —

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seek a goal

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design a project

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arrange a meeting

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encourage a friend

Question 27

Which phrase from paragraphs 5 and 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness in paragraph 6?

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bowed legs and long arms

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play any position

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didn’t matter

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learned to appreciate

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