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100
Jaimerio needs to write a summary about a passage that he read. He needs to look up several synonyms to describe the two main characters' relationship. What resource will Jaimerio use? A. an encyclopedia B. a glossary C. an index D. a thesaurus
What is D - a thesaurus?
100
What is an antonym? A. same meaning B. similar meaning C. opposite meaning D. same pronunciation
What is C - opposite in meaning?
100
A reader wants to find the definition for the word-obelisk. Where can the reader find the definition? A.) almanac B.) encyclopedia C.) glossary D.) thesaurus
What is C--glossary?
100
What is the meaning of synonym? A. opposite B. same pronunciation C. same or similar meaning D. figure of speech
What is C -- same or similar meaning?
100
If you wanted to find Tasmania on a map, you should look in ---- A. a dictionary B. an atlas C. an encyclopedia D. a thesaurus
What is B - an atlas?
200
Nature holds few sounds more pleasing to the ear than the delicate chirping and twittering of birds singing. In addition to providing their unique and lovely music, these creatures are entertaining to observe as well. Based upon how it is used in these sentences, what is the mearning of unique? A. Practiced and skilled B. Ordinary and available C. Hidden and unimportant D. Particular and unusual
What is D - particular and unusual?
200
Where can a reader find word that means the opposite of intelligent? A. A thesaurus B. An almanac C. An encyclopdia D. A table of contents
What is A -- a thesaurus?
200
Where can a reader find a synonym for dangerous? A.) an almanac B.) an encyclopedia C.) a glossary D.) a thesaurus
What is D -- a thesaurus?
200
Their feet are webbed, which prevents water from escaping through their toes and helps them to swim very well. What is the mearning of the word webbed? A. filled with poison B. connected or joined C. moist and slimy D. hard and powerful
What is B - connected and joined?
200
Where can a reader find another word for aware? A. A thesaurus B. An almanac C. An encyclopedia D. A table of contents
What is A - a thesaurus?
300
We drove past the broken-down shacks in the desolate old mining town, which people had abandoned after the gold rush ended. Based on this sentence, which of the following words is the meaning of desolate? A. dry B. distant C. deserted D. decorated
What is C - deserted?
300
The wood on the dock is flimsy and needs to be replaced before someone falls through. Based upon the sentence above, which choice below can the reader infer as the correct meaning of the word flimsy? A. thin B. shaky C. gnawed D. slippery
What is A --thin?
300
The passgae "Desert Life" comes from a book about extreme climates. Where in the book would a reader find a chart about different dessert animals and their behaviors and adaptations? A. Appendix B. Footnote C. Glossary D. Table of Contents
What is A - an appendix?
300
Read this part of a report about snakes Marie wrote for her teacher. Many people think that snakes are spooky, but they are special animals. Snakes can help to control pests in gardens. Which appropriate replacement for spooky cn Marie use in her report? A. frightening B. disgusting C. nasty D. weird
What is A - frightening?
300
Which is a homonym for aisle? A. axcel B. easel C. I'll D. sleigh
What is C - I'll ( contraction for I will)?
400
The owner of the gift shop was surprised but delighted that all the figurines in the shipment were intact. Because they were made of such delicate material, she had worried. Which of the following will the reader infer to be the meaning of intact based upon the context of the sentences? A. on time B. included C. attractive D. unbroken
What is D - unbroken?
400
Read the sentence below: The future was bleak for the citizens of Oklahoma who had suffered through the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Based on the statement, which is an antyonym for bleak? A.) colorful B.) difficult C.) gloomy D.) hopeful
What is D - hopeful?
400
A reader wants to find a description of what cumulonimbus cloud looks like. In which resource will he not find the information? A. dictionary B. glossary C. encyclopedia D. thesaurus
What is D - a thesaurus?
400
When it does rain, torrential downpours and flash flooding down the sides of the dry canyons remove significant rock and soil. What is the meaning of the word torrential? A.) sudden freezing B. ) guick, permanent erosion C.) rapid detachment D.) fast, heavy flow
What is D - fast, heavy flow?
400
I promise to talk to Papa, but only if you let me have your share of apple pie. Which definition has the same meaning as share? A. a full portion belonging to an individual B. a part of a plow C. to take part in D. to divide equally
What is A - a full portion belonging to an individual?
500
Our basketball team made a valiant effort, but the team we played in the state tournament was simply too big and too fast for us. Based upon how the word is used in the sentence, which word is not a synonym for valiant? A. brave B. determined C. strong D. successful
What is D--successful?
500
The children were astounded by the determination of all competing in the science fair. His determination to reach the top of the mountain was exhibited in every step he took forward. Which of the following synonyms correctly replaces determination in both sentences? A. decision B. resolution C. judgment D. solution
What is B - resolution?
500
If you read a passage about frogs and toads from a book about amphibians and wanted to read more information, where could you look for a page number for finding more information on tadpoles? A. appendix B. glossary C. index D. table of contents
What is C - an index?
500
They burrow deep underground and hibernate when it is very hot. What is the meaning of the word burrow in the sentence? A. build caves B. bury themselves C. collect water D. hunt for food
What is B - bury themselves?
500
Mary appeared sullen after receiving the phone call that she did not make the soccer team. Based on this sentence, which is the meaning of sullen? A. bright B. eager C. grumpy D. relieved
What is C -- grumpy?
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