CONTEXT COMPARISON
The puppy followed Mia everywhere like a shadow. Unlike her noisy brother, the puppy stayed close and quiet.
A. fierce
B. loyal
C. careless
D. brave
B. loyal
After the long hike, the tired campers rested on the bank and listened to the river flow.
A. money
B. building
C. shore
D. vault
C. shore
The author included charts, diagrams, and facts to explain the topic clearly.
A. fictional
B. persuasive
C. informative
D. humorous
C. informative
When the teacher announced the pop quiz, the classroom became a graveyard.
A. silent
B. crowded
C. cheerful
D. dangerous
A. silent
The twins were as different as night and day.
A. opposite
B. friendly
C. equal
D. birthday
A. opposite
The desert was as dry as an old sponge left in the sun. Not a single plant looked fresh or alive.
A. crowded
B. fertile
C. barren
D. peaceful
C. barren
The crane lifted steel beams into the air while workers shouted directions below.
A. bird
B. machine
C. feather
D. nest
B. machine
The two articles both discussed climate change, but one focused on causes while the other focused on solutions.
A. compare
B. summarize
C. contrast
D. describe
C. contrast
Tyler’s thoughts raced like cars speeding down a highway before the big game.
A. relaxed
B. nervous
C. sleepy
D. confident
B. nervous
The crowded cafeteria buzzed like a beehive during lunch.
A. empty
B. noisy
C. calm
D. organized
B. noisy
The new student blended into the classroom like a chameleon changing colors. Nobody noticed him arrive.
A.creative
B. unnoticed
C. excited
D. nervous
B. unnoticed
Jordan had to pitch during the final inning even though the rain made the baseball slippery.
A. throw
B. tent
C. song
D. hill
A. throw
The scientist repeated the experiment several times to make sure the results were correct.
A. verify
B. ignore
C. debate
D. estimate
A. verify
The baby’s cry pierced the room like a fire alarm in the middle of the night.
A. soft
B. distant
C. sharp
D. musical
C. sharp
Ella protected her little brother the way a lion guards its cubs.
A. fearful
B. protective
C. selfish
D. playful
B. protective
Coach Ramirez stood firm like a brick wall while the players begged for another chance.
A. stubborn
B. cheerful
C. generous
D. worried
A. stubborn
The leaves began to fall as the temperature dropped and the days grew shorter.
A. stumble
B. winter
C. autumn
D. crash
C. autumn
Unlike the rough draft, the final essay included stronger evidence and organized paragraphs.
A. publish
B. revise
C. erase
D. memorize
B. revise
The old house groaned and sighed during the storm as if it were alive.
A. sparkling
B. creaking
C. glowing
D. collapsing
B. creaking
The old truck coughed and sputtered like a sick patient climbing the hill.
A. racing
B. struggling
C. shining
D. speeding
B. struggling
The scientist guarded her notebook like a dragon protecting treasure, even hiding it from her own team.
A. careless
B. creative
C. secretive
D. honest
C. secretive
Maria could not bear the loud screeching sound coming from the broken alarm.
A. carry
B. tolerate
C. animal
D. wrestle
B. tolerate
The historian examined letters, maps, and journals from the 1800s before writing her report.
A. predict
B. research
C. advertise
D. perform
B. research
The principal’s words hit the students like icy rain after the championship loss.
A. encouraging
B. humorous
C. harsh
D. confusing
C. harsh
The attorney questioned the witness the way a hawk circles prey before attacking.
A. patient
B. aggressive
C. careless
D. timid
B. aggressive