Definition 1
Definition 2
Grammar 1
Grammar 2
100
What word means to put an end to?
Adjourn
100
What does cease mean?
To put an end to; discontinue
100
What is the subject and verb in the sentence: The judge issued an order to adjourn the trial until the following week.
Subject: judge Verb: issued
100
Are the words in capital letters a phrase or clause: Children often prolong their homework time BY DISTRACTING THEMSELVES with games.
Phrase
200
What word means to keep from moving freely; restrict; hamper?
Shackle
200
What does detain mean?
To delay by holding back; keep from proceeding
200
What is the subject and verb in this sentence: During World War 2, both sides decided to cease fire for Christmas.
Subject: sides Verb: decided
200
Are the words in capital letters a phrase or clause: WHEN KATIE SAW the A on her math paper, she could not repress a squeal of delight.
Clause- subordinate
300
What word means to stretch out in time or extent; lengthen; extend?
Prolong
300
What does decisive mean?
Having the power to settle something; conclusive
300
What is the subject and verb in this sentence: The teacher went over the classroom rules in a clear and decisive manner.
Subject: teacher Verb: went (over)
300
Are the words in capital letters a phrase or clause: HE SHACKLED THE PRISONER and waited for help.
clause- independent
400
What word means to control by holding back; restrain; stifle?
Repress
400
What does tarry mean?
To delay or be late in going or coming; linger
400
What is the subject and verb in this sentence: The security officials detained Sarah for driving recklessly.
Subject: officials Verb: detained
400
Are the words in capital letters a phrase or clause: IF SHE TARRIES at the party, she won't be home in time for dinner.
clause- subordinate
500
What word means to get in the way of; hamper; interfere with?
Hinder
500
What does undermine mean?
To weaken bit by bit; drain; disable
500
What is the subject and verb in this sentence: The high winds hindered the fire fighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
Subject: winds Verb: hindered
500
What is the subject and verb in this sentence: When my mom grounded me, MY DAD UNDERMINED HER AUTHORITY and let me go to the movies.
clause- independent
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