Word Analysis
Which of these can be used to compare something to a kind of animal?
A. Bird-like
B. Night-light
C. Far-off
D. Warm-up
A. Bird-like
Dirt that is moved around by currents is called?
A. transfer
B. persuasion
C. sediment
D. imposter
C. sediment
Select the correct tense of LEARN to complete this sentence.
Carmen _____ how to say "red" in four different languages now.
A. had learned
B. has learned
C. will have learned
B. has learned
What does the word collision mean?
Crash
Which word fits best in this sentence?
The batteries provided ______ power for the toy.
A. electronically
B. electronics
C. electrician
D. electrical
D. electrical
The imaginary line going from the North and South Pole is called Earths ______?
A. axis
B. trough
C. mooring
D. sash
Which sentence uses the past perfect tense?
A. Shane will have been working on the project for three hours at 6 o'clock.
B. Megan had eaten breakfast when her friend knocked on the door.
C. I have enjoyed reading ever since I can remember.
D. Do you have any homework tonight?
B. Megan had eaten breakfast when her friend knocked on the door.
What does the word majestic mean in this sentence?
Some natural sights are so majestic as to take your breath away.
A. very wonderful
B. hard to find
C. far away
D. difficult to climb
A. very wonderful
Which word means the opposite of make-believe?
A.long
B. true
C. fantasy
D. heavily
B. true
What does the word sustain mean in this sentence?
Some planets may be able to sustain life.
A. transplant
B. support
C. express
D. indicate
B. support
Select the correct tense of DRIVE to complete the sentence.
Tony's dad _____ to a nearby town to work everyday until he was laid off last year.
A. had driven
B. has driven
C. will have driven
A. had driven
Which word best fits in this sentence?
Yellowstone was _____ as a national park in 1872.
A. persuaded
B. increased
C. designated
D. believed
C. designated
Which word means about the same as grown-up?
A. family
B. neighbor
C. child
D. adult
D. adult
What does the word lap mean in this sentence?
Waves often lap against the shore of the lake.
A. splash hard against
B. wear away
C. move gently against
D. rush up and down
C. move gently against
What perfect tense in used in this sentence?
Megan will have cleaned the entire house by the time her mom gets home.
A. past
B. present
C. future
C. future
What does the word constantly mean in this sentence?
The bird seemed to be constantly looking for food.
A. quietly
B. with other birds
C. always
D. while singing
C. always
Which word has a suffix that shows it is an adjective related to Melody?
A. melon
B. melodrama
C. melodic
C. melodic
Which is a synonym for velocity?
A. aquarium
B. speed
C. triangle
D. mystery
B. Speed
Which sentence uses present perfect tense?
A. There have been earthquake in Iowa.
B. Had there ever been an earthquake in Iowa before last year?
C. California will have had a light year for earthquakes if the present trend continues through the rest of the year.
A. There have been earthquake in Iowa.
Which word best fits in the sentence?
Some animals are _____ and may become extinct
A. celebrated
B. endangered
C. unmoved
D. burrowed
B. endangered