1. The car windows are wet.
Ο It is raining.
Ο It is windy.
Ο It is cold.
Ο It is sunny.
Ο It is raining.
100
The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.
Using the synonym clue, the word radiantly in this sentence means
a.brightly
b. really
c. hardly
d. barely
a. brightly
100
What is the official name of the street that is Valencia High School is located?
a. Dickason
b. Dixson
c. Smith
d. Smyth
a. Dickason
100
The blanket smells like a wet dog.
Ο It is raining out.
Ο The dog was laying on the blanket.
Ο The blanket is old.
Ο The dog smells bad.
The blanket is old.
100
The sun made the lake water shimmer.c. stars
Using the explanation clue, the word shimmer in this sentence meansc. stars
a. dirtyc. stars
b. dullc. stars
c. darkc. stars
d. sparkle or shine
d. sparkle or shine
200
Timothy took a second piece of apple pie.
Ο Timothy doesn’t like pumpkin pie
Ο Timothy likes ice cream with his pie.
Ο Timothy likes the apple pie
Ο Timothy does not eat enough.
Timothy likes the apple pie.
200
We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap.
Using the comparison clue, the word emporium in this sentence means
a. amusement park
b. bathroom
c. large store
d. library
large store
200
What notable alumni attended Valencia High School?
a. Miley Cyrus
b. Justin Beiber
c. Ashley Tisdale
d. Jason Earles
c. Ashley Tisdale
200
She makes lunch for hundreds of students each day.
Ο She works in a restaurant.
Ο She works at a farm.
Ο She works as a teacher
Ο She works in a cafeteria.
She works in a cafeteria.
200
My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework.c. stars
In this sentence, the word nuisance meansc. stars
a. helpc. stars
b. annoyancec. stars
c. pleasurec. stars
d. delight
b. annoyance
300
Angie asked Sue if she could borrow her math textbook.
Ο Sue’s math textbook is red.
Ο Angie can not find her math textbook.
Ο Sue lost Angie’s math textbook.
Ο The class has a math test tomorrow.
Angie can not find her math textbook.
300
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means
a. wet
b. old
c. dirty
d. smelly
a. wet
300
Santa Clarita is located __________ of Los Angeles.
a. Northwest
b. Southeast
c. Southwest
a. Northwest
300
Dave took Charlie’s bike home by mistake.
Ο Dave has the same bike as Charlie.
Ο Charlie doesn’t like his bike.
Ο Dave likes to take things that are not his.
Ο Charlie’s bike is blue.
Dave has the same bike as Charlie.
300
Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over.c. stars
In this sentence, the word sauntered meansc. stars
a. walked in a slow, easy wayc. stars
b. hurriedc. stars
c. beat rapidlyc. stars
d. ran
a. walked in a slow, easy way
400
Alex breath smells really good.
Ο Alex does not like gum
Ο Alex just brushed his teeth
Ο Alex ate some pickles
Ο Alex has a dentist appointment.
Alex just brushed his teeth
400
In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers.
Using the contrast clue, the word buccaneers in this sentence means
a. actors
b. pirates
c. teachers
d. helpers
b. pirates
400
What school district does Valencia High School belong:
a. Valencia School District
b. Newhall School District
c. Hart School District
d. Santa Clarita School District
c. Hart School District
400
The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.
Using the synonym clue, the word radiantly in this sentence means
a.brightly
b. really
c. hardly
d. barely
a.brightly
400
We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone.c. stars
In this sentence, the word ostracize meansc. stars
a. embracec. stars
b. excludec. stars
c. welcomec. stars
d. include
b. exclude
500
Debbie will be performing at the next tap dancing recital.
Ο Debbie takes a tap dancing class.
Ο Debbie is a great dancer.
Ο There is a tap dancing recital next week.
Ο Debbie does not like gymnastics.
There is a tap dancing recital next week.
500
An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared.
Using the explanation clue, the word evanescent in this sentence means
a. full
b. ongoing
c. brief
d. bright
d. bright
500
What year did Valencia High School open?
a. 2001
b. 1997
c. 1994
d. 2000
c. 1994
500
It was dark. Jack and his mom had taken a long walk near their house. They had gone with some friends. They used a flashlight to see the path and had a lot of fun. They roasted marshmallows when they got home.
What might Jack be able to see if he looked at the sky?
a. a tiny bird
b. his mom
c. stars
d. sun
c. stars
500
The artist was very careful and exact as he meticulously painted the portrait.
In this sentence, the word meticulously means
a. hurriedly
b. precise or detailed
c. careless
d. sloppy