Many people find the long, cold winter to be _____.
dreary
100
The _____ he shows to every detail of his garden is impressive.
devotion
100
To show DEVOTION to learning,
a. come late to class.
b. do your homework.
c. forget to study.
d. skip school.
b. do your homework.
100
It's an ADMIRABLE trait to be
a. polite.
b. grumpy.
c. selfish.
d. boring.
a. polite.
200
It helps the mood to _____ a fire and warm up by the fireplace.
kindle
200
He's always happy when the weather forecasters _____ rain.
predict
200
If you seem DISTANT to someone,
a. you are warm.
b. you are cold.
c. you are friendly.
d. you are happy.
b. you are cold.
200
On a dark and DREARY Saturday afternoon, you might feel
a. excited.
b. gloomy.
c. honored.
d. hopeful.
b. gloomy.
300
Winter sports can also help a person's frame of mind. It can be fun to ice skate for hours, even if it _____ you!
exhausts
300
That is because he knows that if it doesn't rain, the plants' growth will be _____ by lack of water.
stunted
300
You might see daring STUNTS at the
a. computer
b. hardware store
c. grocery store
d. circus
d. circus
300
You can PREDICT the score for
a. last night's ball game.
b. yesterday's ball game.
c. tomorrow's ball game.
d. last week's ball game.
c. tomorrow's ball game.
400
Sometimes, however, the winter seems as if it will never end. Spring seems to be a _____ dream.
distant
400
When he goes away, he turns on an _____ sprinkler that will water his garden in his absence.
automatic
400
If you feel EXHAUSTED, you might
a. jog a few miles.
b. paint a picture.
c. take a nap.
d. learn to skate.
c. take a nap.
400
Which of these things would you use to KINDLE a fire?
a. water
b. soda
c. plastic
d. matches
d. matches
500
I have a friend who is an _____ gardener. Everything he plants grows beautifully.
admirable
500
If you want my friend to be happy, make sure there is never too long a _____ between him and his garden!
separation
500
A long SEPARATION would be
a. a lot of time to wait.
b. a little time to wait.
c. something to look forward to.
d. something you probably wouldn't notice.
a. a lot of time to wait.
500
Which of the following is done AUTOMATICALLY?
a. driving
b. eating
c. drinking
d. breathing