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Our math teacher would like us to know how measure the circumference of a circle.
a. the length of half of the circle.
b. the length of the middle of the circle.
c. the length of the boundary around the circle.
c. the length of the boundary AROUND the circle.
My brother is extremely hypersensitive about his new car. I leaned against it and he acted like I dented it!
a. doesn't seem to care.
b. very emotional
c. completely clueless.
b. very emotional
My teachers seem to be omniscient. They know exactly when someone is playin on their phone or eating in class.
a. knowing everything.
b. very laxed about rules.
c. extremely smart.
a. knowing everything.
Submarines are useful during wartime because they are difficult to spot from airplanes or other aircraft.
a. a warship that goes across the water.
b. a warship that goes under the water.
c. a warship that skims the water.
b. a warship that goes under the water.
The church had a large congregation this morning and every pew was filled.
a. assembly of people.
b. row of books.
c. many sermons.
a. assembly of people.
I love to travel and my goal in life is to circumnavigate the world.
a. travel halfway around the world.
b. travel completely around the world.
c. travel to the inside of the world.
b. travel completely around the globe.
I saw someone hyperventilate after a bee stung them. Thank goodness someone knew First Aid! It was scary watching them breathe like that.
a. breathe too quickly.
b. stop breathing.
c. breathe on someone.
a. breathe too quickly.
I can not think of a superhero that is omnipotent. Everyone seems to have a weakness or not be able to do something.
a. limited power.
b. power over someone's mind.
c. unlimited power.
c. unlimited power.
My parents recently bought a superefficient washing machine. It quickly washes our clothes without a lot of laundry detergent.
a. not very efficient.
b. producing desired results with little to no waste.
c. producing lots of waste.
b. producing desired results with little to no waste
In order to begin building the new school gym, the school board needs to come to a consensus on how much money should be spent.
a. agreement reached by the superintendent.
b. agreement reached by some.
c. agreement reached by a whole group.
c. agreement reached by a whole group.
Due to all the circumstances because the storm, she could not complete her homework. Her hose lost power, her mom was late coming home and the basement started leaking.
a. those events which never happen to you.
b. those events which happen between you and something.
c. those events which happen around you
c. those events which stand ‘around’ you
My cousins are very hyperactive. When I babysit them, I am exhausted at the end.
a. quiet and passive
b. move a lot
c. like to swim
b. move a lot
My sister is a vegetarian, but I am an omnivore.
a. eats only meat.
b. eats everything.
c. eats only fruit.
b. eats everything.
In order for the noodles to cook, you need to submerge them in boiling water.
a. having to do with water.
b. be completely under water.
c. be somewhat filled with water.
b. be completely under water.
My mom likes to give me hugs to comfort me after a long day of testing.
a. review for the next exam.
b. gives support or sympathy.
c. give criticism.
b. gives support or sympathy.
His nonstop talking and circumlocution confused me. I had no idea what happened on the field trip. He kept talking in circles.
a. Talk around something.
b. Don't talk at all about something.
c. Tell too much detail about something.
a. Talk around something.
My grandpa needs to go to the doctor for his hypertension. Hopefully he will be prescribed medicine to help his blood pressure stay within a normal range.
a. low blood pressure.
b. no blood pressure
c. high blood pressure
c. high blood pressure
Congress is working to pass an omnibus bill. It was so extensive that I could not understand it. They really need pass smaller ones that are easier understood.
a. containing a single item.
b. containing multiple items.
c. containing boring items.
b. containing multiple items.
When you begin working, you will most likely work under a supervisor.
a. outdoor tent.
b. manager.
c. large.
b. manager.
I keep forgetting my locker combination. I remember 2 out of the 3 needed numbers.
a. lots of numbers.
b. a simplified version.
c. mixture of different parts
c. mixture of different parts
She promises to be more circumspect in the future. She did not look around her and see all the potential dangers of running at night.
a. physically active.
b. more into going outside.
c. being more careful about taking risks.
c. being more careful about taking risks.
I felt like my sister is always talking in hyperboles. She tells stories like the most exciting things only happen to her.
a. exaggerate or overstate.
b. whine or complain
c. boring or dull
a. exaggerate or overstate.
We should omnify access to free libraries. Everybody could benefit from reading.
a. universal
b. specific
c. literary
a. universal
I must always be subconsciously aware of the presence of my sister. I sense her in the room before I even see or hear her even when I am zoned out playing video games.
a. occurring while completely awake.
b. occurring while completely conscious.
c. occurring below the level of consciousness.
c. occurring below the level of consciousness.
I believe that new shirt you bought would complement your brown skirt very nicely. I think the the colors look great together!
a. make perfect.
b. be tacky.
c. be loud.
a. make perfect.