Dreams for Sale
Which person is a firebrand?
a student who organizes a canned food drive with the school's permission.
a scientist who works long hours to find a cure for a deadly disease.
a soccer player who is sad all of the time.
a worker who goes against his employer's wishes to organize a union.
a worker who goes against his employer's wishes to organize a union.
Which character is most likely to be infamous?
a dangerous pirate
an adorable dolphin
a well-liked actress
a hardworking postal carrier
a dangerous pirate
Which of the following foods has an acrid taste?
Coconut
Pizza
Grapefruit
Fried chicken
Grapefruit
Where would you be most apt to purchase stodgy items?
a fashionable clothing store
a tourist gift shop
a pet store
a garage sale
a garage sale
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word acquire?
Jerry eats so much candy; if he isn't careful, he's going to feel sick
The magician threw his hand up, and the dove vanished before our eyes!
I finally saved enough for a new bike, and I'm going to the store to get it.
My teacher says that anyone can become president if that person works very hard.
I finally saved enough for a new bike, and I'm going to the store to get it.
Which event is pending?
World War I
cars that run on solar power cells
the invention of the light bulb
the Great Depression
cars that run on solar power cells
Which sentence would a braggart be most apt to say?
"I can't remember where I put my keys."
"No one can beat me at any kind of game."
I don't really care about your opinion."
"One one every returns my calls."
"No one can beat me at any kind of game."
If your mother admonished you, she might say . . .
"I really appreciate you taking care of my plants for me."
"That dress looks great on you!"
"If you do that, you're going to get in big trouble."
"I would prefer for you to do the vacuuming rather than the dusting."
"If you do that, you're going to get in big trouble."
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word avert?
I couldn't stop looking at the dancers at the ballet because they were so beautiful.
The class applauded as Corinne stepped onstage to accept her prize.
Stacy left the door partly open so the dog could come in.
I got Phil to look at me while his sister brought the supplies for his surprise party into the house.
I got Phil to look at me while his sister brought the supplies for his surprise party into the house.
An acclaimed musician would probably
be well-respected.
play loud music.
only know a few songs.
get mostly bad reviews.
be well-respected.
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word astute?
The teacher thought Tameka's comment about the story was very insightful.
It was impossible to tell who wrote the angry note found in the bathroom.
I had to take a long shower after I played football in the rain for an hour.
Marlon's mother loves to watch old movies, but he thinks they're boring.
The teacher thought Tameka's comment about the story was very insightful.
Choose the SYNONYM for poised.
frightened
confident
confused
gloomy
confident
Choose the SYNONYM of peevish.
annoyed
confused
vicious
docile
annoyed
Choose the SYNONYM for bystander.
murderer
person killed in a war
witness
victim of a disaster
witness
Choose the ANTONYM of pending.
soon to take place
impossible to do
well liked
already done
already done
Choose the ANTONYM of vicious
astonished
kind
humble
cruel
kind
Choose the ANTONYM for utmost.
illegal
exciting
slightest
clean
slightest