Words in Context
As used below, “tracked” most nearly means
A) searched for.
B) traveled over.
C) followed.
D) hunted.
In 1996, a loggerhead turtle called Adelita swam across 9,000 miles from Mexico to Japan, crossing the entire Pacific on her way. Wallace J. Nichols tracked this epic journey with a Line satellite tag.
What is C- followed?
No one wanted to interfere in the argument that Pete started with Ritchie and (he, him).
What is "him"?
The class feels Professor Crow that you should retire.
What is "The class feels, Professor Crow, that you should retire."?
Barbara likes to read Tolstoy, sketch landscapes, and to run in marathons.
What is "Barbara likes to read Tolstoy, sketch landscapes, and run in marathons."?
Glass walls and dividers can also be used as a means through distributing light more freely.
What is "Glass walls and dividers can also be used as a means of distributing light more freely."?
As used below, “intense” most nearly means
A) emotional.
B) concentrated.
C) brilliant.
D) determined.
The coming decades will likely see more intense clustering of jobs, innovation, and productivity in a smaller number of bigger cities and cityregions. Some regions could end up bloated beyond the capacity of their infrastructure, while others struggle, their promise stymied by inadequate human or other resources.
What is "B- concentrated"?
John excused Michelle and (I, me, myself) from further duties.
What is "me"?
A person, who spends a lot of time at the gym, should be in excellent shape.
What is "A person who spends a lot of time at the gym should be in excellent shape."?
The apartment could be rented by the week, by the month, or on a yearly basis.
What is "The apartment could be rented by the week, by the month, or by the year."?
After being interrogated by the police for five hours, Ken admitted to being guilty of racketeering and money laundering.
What is "no change"?
As used below, “directed” most nearly means
A) trained.
B) aimed.
C) guided.
D) addressed.
..."and the shadow of authority being now long passed away, they had been living together as friend and friend very mutually attached, and Emma doing just what she liked; highly esteeming Miss Taylor’s judgment, but directed chiefly by her own. The real evils indeed of Emma’s situation were the power of having rather too much her own way..."
What is "C-guided"?
The wedding date was kept a secret between the rabbi and (they, them, themselves).
What is "them"?
Limping on a front paw, the veterinarian examined the stray cat.
What is "The veterinarian examined the stray cat limping on a front paw."
Both gourmet food and having good friends are obsessions of mine.
What is "Both gourmet food and good friends are obsessions of mine."?
Because she is extremely protective, Renee hopes to prevent her younger sister for making irresponsible decisions at parties.
What is "Because she is extremely protective, Renee hopes to prevent her younger sister from making irresponsible decisions at parties."?
As used below, “want” most nearly means
A) desire.
B) lack.
C) requirement.
D) request.
Mr. Weston was a man of unexceptionable character, easy fortune, suitable age and pleasant manners; and there was some satisfaction in considering with what self denying, generous friendship she had always wished and promoted the match; but it was a black morning’s work for her. The want of Miss Taylor would be felt every hour of every day. She recalled her past kindness—the kindness, the affection of sixteen years—how she had taught and how she had played with her from five years old—how she had devoted all her powers to attach and amuse her in health—and how nursed her through the various illnesses of childhood.
What is B- lack?
We asked (who, whom) the special guest was.
What is "who"?
The veterinarian was caught off guard when, regaining consciousness, we were again attacked by the cat.
What is "The veterinarian was caught off guard when, regaining consciousness, the cat again attacked us."?
Not only did the fans cheer as the parading heroes went by, also they threw tons of confetti into the streets.
What is "Not only did the fans cheer as the parading heroes went by, but also they threw tons of confetti into the street."?
Diligent research performed by education scholars indicates that more time spent studying correlates from better educational outcomes.
What is "Diligent research performed by education scholars indicates that more time spent studying correlates with better educational outcomes."?
As used below, "credit" most nearly means
A. endow
B. attribute
C. believe
D. honor
If you credit the demographers, this transit trend has legs. The "Millenials," who reached adulthood around the turn of the century and now outnumber baby boomers, tend to favor cities over suburbs, and are far more willing than their parents to ride buses and subways.
What is C- believe?
The students all evaluated (each other's, one another's) projects at the end of the sentence.
What is "one another's"?
To lose weight, eat less calories.
What is "To lose weight, eat fewer calories."?
When Anna was growing up, her parents neither allowed her to have pets nor guests.
What is "When Anna was growing up, her parents allowed her to have neither pets nor guests."?
Amino acids are essential for our health.
What is "Amino acids are essential to our health."?