Question 1

As used in paragraph 2, what does the word periodic mean?

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Regularly occurring

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Unexpected

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Seldom repeated

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Question 2

In paragraph 13, the word relented means —

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gave in

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entertained an audience

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created a spectacle

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worked hard

Question 3

In paragraph 8, the word resistant means —

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able to withstand

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hidden from sight

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becoming unwanted

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looking similar to

Question 4

Look at the dictionary entry below. Which definition of the word measures is used in paragraph 10?

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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 5

Read the following dictionary entry. Which definition matches the word run as it is used in paragraph 10?

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Definition 1

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Definition 4

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Definition 2

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Definition 3

Question 6

Look at the dictionary entry below. Which definition best fits the way the word remote is used in paragraph 9?

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

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Definition 3

Question 7

In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means —

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containing many elements

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hindering the ability to judge

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providing a feeling of comfort

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causing an unplanned response

Question 8

In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —

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made happen faster

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proved the harmful effects of

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caused to become less important

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removed from the proper place

Question 9

In paragraph 6, the word progressed comes from a Latin root word that means to —

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go forward

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face danger

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grow strong

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work hard

Question 10

Read the dictionary entry below. Which definition matches the meaning of raise in paragraph 2?

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Definition 3

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Definition 4

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Definition 2

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Definition 1

Question 11

In paragraph 4, the word encompasses means —

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includes

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considers

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references

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reports

Question 12

Which words from Scene 4 help the reader know what distorted means?

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broke last year

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advised you

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cared only for

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never see her again

Question 13

What is the meaning of the word withstand in paragraph 3?

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To endure

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To imagine

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To create

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To control

Question 14

Read the dictionary entry below. Which definition best matches the meaning of bear as it is used in paragraph 19?

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Definition 3

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

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Definition 2

Question 15

What does the word maneuver mean in paragraph 3?

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Skillfully change a path or position

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Contain electronic equipment

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Be guided by a remote control

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Cause to move rapidly

Question 16

In paragraph 5, the word impediments refers to —

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obstacles

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robots

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environments

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events

Question 17

In line 16, the word hues means —

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colors

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injuries

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expressions

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plants

Question 18

In paragraph 2, the word steadfast means —

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determined

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understanding

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patient

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calm

Question 19

Read the dictionary entry for the word violate. Which definition most closely matches the way the word violated is used in paragraph 24?

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

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Definition 3

Question 20

The word tentative comes from the Latin word tentare, which means “to feel or try.” What does tentative mean in paragraph 12?

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Cautious

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Enjoyable

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Exciting

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Multiple

Question 21

Read the dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the meaning of jewel as it is used in paragraph 8?

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Definition 3

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Definition 4

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Definition 2

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Definition 1

Question 22

What does the word remnant mean in paragraph 5?

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Leftover

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Discovery

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Machine

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Story

Question 23

Read this dictionary entry. Which definition of the word compound is used in paragraph 6?

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Definition 2

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Definition 1

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Definition 4

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Definition 3

Question 24

Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word elite?

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country’s finest examples

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are ready to compete

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enter the stadium

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beam with pride

Question 25

Read the origin of the word navigate. This information helps the reader understand that navigate in paragraph 3 means —

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find the way to a destination

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overcome problems

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desire a leading role

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accomplish a difficult goal

Question 26

In paragraph 2, the word treacherous means —

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dangerous

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quick

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unexpected

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questionable

Question 27

What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?

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Strong and definite

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Rare and harmful

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Likely to change

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Able to improve

Question 28

Which words from paragraph 6 help explain the meaning of economical?

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savings generated

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consider that

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other resources

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could be spent

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