Vocab in Context
Enumerate and number are related English words that come from Latin. What does enumerate mean?
What is to name one by one?
influence is to persuade as sleep is to:
1. Snore
2. Slumber
3. Dream
What is Slumber?
Read the journal entry and then answer the question.
Monday, November 14, 1768 We arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The weather was pleasant with moderate waves and low wind. At five in the evening, we anchored in five fathoms of water just above the Isle of Cobras.
Tuesday, November 15, 1768 Fine weather. Obtained fresh greens and beef for the ship's crew.
Saturday, November 19, 1768 The weather was cloudy. We were busy getting water and other necessities on board, as well as caulking and repairing the ship. I had to punish Seaman John Thurman for refusing to help the sailmaker repair the sails.
Who is the primary audience?
2. Who are the authorities financing the expedition?
Which text best completes the sentence?
I prefer the landscapes of the desert ______.
3. Where are to those of the midwest?
"It is better to die free than live under tyranny."
"Love conquers all."
are both examples of...
What is a thematic statement/theme?
Read the passage. Then, select the antonym of the word in italics.
It is possible to adopt feral cats, but accustoming them to human contact is a slow, painstaking process. They may never be as secure as tame cats and will do best in calm homes without much noise or activity.
What is tame?
iguana is to lizard as vowel is to:
What is a letter?
Read the restaurant advertisement and then answer the question.
Take a bite out of our newest burger, the Heavyweight. All-American awesomeness heads south of the border. We start by stacking a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, and onion rings with three layers of cheese. Next we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend, wrap it in a tortilla, and deep-fry it. You've never had a burger sensation like this before!
Who is the primary audience?
1. Who are diners who enjoy new types of fast food?
Which text best completes the sentence?
Tori enjoys riding her bike on park trails ______.
Who is more than anyone else in her family does?
Rebecca's hair was like a tapestry of gold.
What is a simile?
Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in italics.
As a designer, Annie insisted on hand-selecting the fabrics for her wedding dress. She chose a densely woven silk and accented it with a diaphanous material. The seamstress approved of her choices, noting that the sheer details nicely complemented the silk.
What is sheer?
disagreement is to argument as mishap is to
What is a catastrophe?
Read the women's clothing store advertisement and then answer the question.
Let the snow fall! Chase away the winter chill with our luxurious coats and fashionable faux-fur accessories. Our new arrivals are the hottest looks of the season. And don't miss out on our 40% off sale! Friday is the last day to save!
Who is the primary audience?
3. Who are shoppers looking for trendy winter clothing?
Which is the best way to complete the text?
The following marsupials are all native to ___________ koalas, wombats, and Tasmanian devils.
The prevailing atmosphere created by the author's use of imagery is considered...
What is a mood?
Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in italics.
Mr. Thompson's next-door neighbor, Mrs. Jefferson, incessantly harangued him about his "bedraggled lawn and neglected rose bushes." He disliked being lectured about his yard work; with three children and two dogs, he didn't have time to keep up his yard. He did, however, try to make up for it by occasionally bringing Mrs. Jefferson a bouquet of freshly cut roses.
What is lectured?
employee is to corporation as vessel is to
What is a fleet?
Read the social studies textbook excerpt and then answer the question.
Although Paul Revere gained lasting fame for his midnight ride warning colonists about an impending British attack, many people aren't aware of a similar ride taken by a sixteen-year-old girl. Sybil Ludington, born in Connecticut in 1761, completed her own perilous night ride in advance of British forces. In 1777, British loyalists and troops attacked Danbury, Connecticut. In desperation, a messenger asked Ludington to ride through the night and alert the local regiment. All told, Ludington rode forty miles—significantly farther than Paul Revere had—and managed to gather nearly the entire regiment to fight the British. Following the Danbury battle, George Washington himself traveled to the Ludington home to thank Sybil for her bravery. Ludington's ride never became as famous as Paul Revere's. However, if you visit New York, you can find historical markers tracing her route through Putnam County.
Who is the primary audience?
4. Who are readers with a basic knowledge of the Revolutionary War?
Which is the best way to complete the text?
The mountain pass was closed due to inclement ______________ our plans for an adventurous ski weekend were ruined.
1. What is weather, so?
When something stands for something other than itself, you call this a...
What is symbolism?
Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in italics.
Despite the mountain of opposing evidence, Ken stubbornly refused to change his opinion on the virtues—or lack thereof—of getting eight hours of sleep every night. He obdurately insisted that his brain was more alert with only five hours of sleep and that more sleep simply made him feel lazy.
What is stubbornly?
hungry is to starving as sufficient is to:
1. abundant
2. lacking
3. present
What is abundant?
Read the magazine article and then answer the question.
Hubert Rochereau's childhood bedroom is a kind of time capsule of 1918, the year he died. He was just twenty-one years old at the time. During World War I, Rochereau was a French soldier who was deployed to the battlefield in Belgium. After his death, Rochereau's parents requested that his bedroom remain untouched for the next five hundred years. To this day, the room is filled with Rochereau's personal belongings, such as schoolbooks, his childhood bed, and his knife. The current owner of the house—though not a relative of the Rochereau family—has kept the room frozen in time. He says that, although he feels little connection with the young soldier, "It's part of the history of the house, so I keep it."
Who is the primary audience?
4. Who are readers of human-interest stories?
Which is the best way to complete the text?
Before Heather travels to a country where a foreign language is _______________ makes sure to learn a few key phrases in that language—such as how to greet people and how to ask for directions.
3. Who is spoken, she?
"This evening, the wind sang a sweet song."
What is personification?