DEFINITION
SYNONYM
ANTONYM
INFERENCE
MACRO SKILLS
100

Question 1: The arid desert received almost no rain for months. What does the word arid mean?



Answer: Very dry.

100

Question 1: The tiny puppy fit inside a small basket. What does the word tiny mean?



Answer: Small.

100

Question 1: Unlike his timid brother, Carlo was bold enough to speak on stage. What does the word timid mean?



Answer: Shy or not brave.

100

Question 1: Ben grabbed an umbrella and wore a raincoat before leaving the house. What is the likely weather?



Answer: It is rainy or about to rain.

100


Question 1: While reading a story, Ana sees this sentence: “The boy was famished, so he ate three plates of rice.” What does famished mean?



Answer: Very hungry.

200

Question 2: A habitat is the natural home of an animal or plant. What does the word habitat mean?



Answer: The natural home of an animal or plant.

200

Question 2: Mia was delighted when she won the contest. She smiled happily all day. What does the word delighted me


Answer: Very happy.


200

Question 2: The water was shallow, not deep enough for diving. What does the word shallow mean?



Answer: Not deep.

200

Question 2: Ana's hands shook, and she took a deep breath before going on stage. How might Ana be feeling?



Answer: She might be nervous.

200

Question 2: During a listening activity, Carlo hears: “The streets were flooded, and people used boats to travel.” What can he infer about the situation?


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Answer: The area experienced heavy flooding.

300

Question 3: The teacher was furious, or extremely angry, with the noisy class. What does the word furious mean?



Answer: Very angry.

300

Question 3: The exhausted runner sat down to rest because he was very tired. What does the word exhausted mean?



Answer: Very tired.

300

Question 3: Although the first test was difficult, the second test was simple. What does the word simple mean?



Answer: Easy.

300

Question 3: The streets were covered with fallen leaves, and the trees had bare branches. What season might it be?



Answer: Autumn or fall.

300

Question 3: During a speaking activity, Mark says, “The room was freezing, so I wore my jacket.” What does freezing mean in this sentence?



Answer: Extremely cold.

400

Question 4: The fragile glass broke when it fell to the floor. What does the word fragile mean?



Answer: Easily broken.

400

Question 4: The room was silent; not a single person spoke. What does the word silent mean?



Answer: Quiet or making no sound.

400

Question 4: The road was smooth, but the old path was rough and uneven. What does the word rough mean?



Answer: Uneven or not smooth.

400

Question 4: Mark studied every night and answered all the questions correctly during the examination. What can you infer about Mark?



Answer: He prepared well and studied hard.

400

Question 4: In a writing activity, Lea writes: “The old man's hands trembled, and he slowly walked with a cane.” What can readers infer about the old man?



Answer: He may be weak, frail, or having difficulty walking.

500

Question 5: The word benevolent means kind and generous to others. What does the word benevolent mean?




Answer: Kind and generous.

500

Question 5: The path was narrow, so only one person could walk on it at a time. What does the word narrow mean?


Answer: Not wide.

500

Question 5: JHON was reluctant to join the competition at first, but later she eagerly agreed. What does the word reluctant mean?


Answer: Unwilling or hesitant.

500

Question 5: The dog wagged its tail, jumped around, and licked its owner's face when the owner arrived home. How did the dog likely feel?


Answer: The dog felt happy or excited.


500

Question 5: During a reading activity, students encounter this sentence: “Unlike her benevolent neighbor, who always helped the poor, Mrs. Cruz was selfish and refused to help anyone.” What does benevolent mean?


Answer: Kind and generous

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