Idioms
He is a "couch potato" really means:
He sits on the couch and watches too much t.v.
When Dana looked at the abandoned house, she felt a MORBID fascination, curious about its history despite its decay.
a. related to death or decay
b. Joyous
c. brightly decorated
d. all of the above
a. related to death or decay
Keyona had to sterilize, or clean, the baby's bottle. Using the synonym clue, the word sterilize in this sentence means
clean
dirty
buy
throw out
Ms. Broom's family lived in a bungalow, not a large house at all. Using the antonym clue, the word bungalow in this sentence means...
mansion
small house
large house
castle
Ms. Cluff
"Zip your lip" really means:
Don't talk so much!
Maria's DISMAL performance on the test was surprising, given how much she had studied and how confident she felt beforehand.
a. enlivened
b. cheerful
c. disappointing
d. unforgettable
c. disappointing
The old oak tree in front of John Hopkins was gnarled, or twisted. Using the synonym clue, the word gnarled in this sentence means
tall
angry
twisted
straight
Alonzo's 20-year-old oak tree is enormous, but the new ash tree next to it is pretty small. Using the antonym clue, the word enormous in this sentence means
green
huge
dead
small
Give the antonyms for the following words:
UP...
FAST...
THICK...
DOWN
SLOW
THIN
Because the novel's narrator is anonymous, readers aren't given any name or identity, making the character seem more universal than personal.
a. famous
b. unknown
c. evil
d. powerful
b. unknown
The destitute man sat on the sidewalk feeling hopeless. He had no job, no home, and no reason to be happy. Using the synonym clue, the word destitute in this sentence means
secure
hopeless
lucky
rich
The ancient ruins have stood for thousands of years, but the new museum was just built last month.
modern/new
strong
sleek
Name 2 meanings for the word wave
Verb: Wave with your hand to say hi.
Noun: Wave in the ocean
"Don't let the cat out of the bag" really means...
Don't tell the secret.
When the ancient scroll was discovered, its fragile condition made scholars worry it might disintegrate at any moment.
a. strong
b. easily broken
c. large
d. very old
b. easily broken
The saturated, dripping dog ran into Jayden's house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means
dirty
smelly
wet
old
The movie was so dull that many people left before it ended, but the sequel was exciting from start to finish.
boring
exciting
long
sad
Name 2 meanings for the word: ROCK
Rock as in music.
Rock (verb) to move back and forth.
Rock (noun) stone.
"He got up on the wrong side of the bed" really means...
He is in a bad mood.
Even though the topic was complex, the teacher explained it in such a way that students could follow every step.
a. not difficult
b. consisting of many interconnected parts
c. unimportant
d. uninteresting
b. consisting of many interconnected parts
The Indian Ocean is a vast sea located between the country Africa and the country Australia. In this sentence, what does the word "vast" mean?
huge
pool
small
lake
Although the dog looked fierce, it was actually gentle and playful.
calm
happy
angry
dangerous
What is the Speech teachers name in the room with me?
Ms. Birch