Definition
Jenna visited the pediatrician because her little brother had a fever. What does the word in italics mean?
A) It is a doctor for children
B) It is a doctor for animals
C) It is a doctor for adults
D) It is a nurse
It is a doctor for children
Animals like deer, rabbits, and cows are all herbivores, which means they do not eat meat. Based on the example, what does herbivore mean?
A) An animal that enjoys meat but eats plants too
B) An animal that only eats plants
C) An animal that can survive without food for long periods
D) An animal that eats anything available
B) An animal that only eats plant
The house was dilapidated, falling apart with broken windows and a collapsing roof. Which phrase in the sentence helps you determine the meaning of dilapidated?
A)"Falling apart with broken window"
B) "Modern and New"
C) "Painted recently and well-maintained"
D) "Filled with expensive furniture"
A) Falling Apart with broken window
Because Sarah forgot to set her alarm, she overslept and missed the bus. How does the sentence help you understand overslept?
A) She woke up too early
B) She slept longer than she should have
C) She stayed awake all night
D) She decided not to go to school
B) She slept longer than she should have
David loves to read, and his overflowing bookshelf proves he is a true bibliophile. Based on the sentence, what is a bibliophile?
A) Someone who collects old books
B) Someone who dislikes reading
C) Someone who loves books
D) Someone who writes books
c. Someone who loves book
Sam enjoys celestial activities like stargazing and observing the moon through a telescope. What does the word celestial mean based on the examples?
A) Related to the sky and space
B) Related to the deep ocean
C) Related to underground tunnels
D) Related to the mountains
A) Related to Sky and Space
Despite being exhausted from practice, Mia remained resilient, bouncing back and staying focused on her goal. What does resilient mean in this context?
A) Staying strong and recovering quickly
B) Ignoring challenges and pretending they don’t exist
C) Avoiding difficult situations altogether
D) Giving up when things get difficult
A) Staying strong and recovering quickly
Since the baby bird was fragile, the rescuers handled it with great care. How does fragile connect to the cause and effect in the sentence?
A) The baby bird was strong and tough
B)The baby bird needed no special attention
C) The rescuers knew it could be easily harmed
D) The rescuers ignored the bird
C) The rescuers knew it could be easily harmed.
When Lily started her new job, she was nervous because she was a novice in the field. How does the word novice affect the meaning of the sentence?
A) It shows Lily is a professional with years of experience
B) It suggests Lily is new and still learning
C) It means Lily is the best in her field
D) It implies Lily is ready to train others
B) It suggests Lily is new and still learning
The old house was filled with antiquated objects such as rotary phones, typewriters, and record players. What does antiquated most likely mean?
A) Expensive and hard to find
B) Old-fashioned and outdated
C) Broken and useless
D) New and advanced
B) Old Fashion and possibly outdated.
The teacher asked for a concise summary, meaning she wanted it to be short and to the point. How does the sentence clarify the meaning of concise?
A) It suggests the summary should be as detailed as possible
B) It explains that the summary should focus only on one part of the text
C) It means the summary should be brief but informative
D) It implies the summary should contain opinions
C) it explains the summary but be brief and informative.
Because Jake was famished after soccer practice, he ate three full plates of food. How does the cause and effect in the sentence help define famished?
A) It suggests he had already eaten a big meal
B)It means he didn’t actually eat anything
C) It shows he was only a little hungry
D) It implies he was very hungry
D) It implies he was very hungry
Since his family often moves for his parents' military jobs, Marco has developed an itinerant lifestyle. What does the word itinerant suggest about Marco’s life?
A) He has lived in the same town his whole life
B) He takes short vacations but always returns home
C)He travels frequently from place to place
D) He has difficulty making new friends
C)He travels frequently from place to place
There are many types of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Based on the examples, what does precipitation mean?
A) Different types of clouds
B) Changes in air temperature
C) Water that falls from the sky in various forms
D) A sudden drop in wind speed
C) Water that falls from the sky in various forms
The speech was articulate; every word was clear, and the audience understood the message easily. Which word or phrase helps define articulate?
A) "The speech was confusing"
B) "Every word was clear"
C) "The audience ignored the speech"
D) "The message was not important"
B) Every word was clear
Since he left his book in the rain, the pages became soggy and hard to turn. How does the effect of leaving the book in the rain help define soggy?
A) It shows the pages absorbed water and became wet
B)It suggests the pages are still dry
C) It means the book is no longer readable
D) It implies the book disappeared
It shows the pages absorbed water and became wet
Lisa could tell from the doctor’s somber expression that the news was not good. How does the word somber impact the sentence’s meaning?
A) It suggests the doctor was celebrating good news
B) It means the doctor was bored and distracted
C) It implies the doctor was annoyed with Lisa
D) It shows the doctor was serious and possibly sad
D) It shows the doctor was serious and possibly sad
Many marine creatures, such as dolphins, sharks, and jellyfish, thrive in the ocean. What does marine mean based on the sentence?
A) Found only in rivers and lakes
B) Found in the sea or ocean
C) Able to live on both land and water
D) Related to cold climates
B) Found in Sea and Ocean
Even though the detective was working with limited clues, his keen observation skills helped him solve the case. What does keen mean in this sentence?
A) Highly developed and sharp
B) Careless and disorganized
C) Slow and unsure
D) Uninterested in details
A) Highly developed and sharp
After exercising in the heat for hours without water, Lisa felt dizzy and dehydrated. How does the cause in the sentence help define dehydrated?
A) It means she had too much water
B) It means she lacked water and felt weak
C) It suggests she felt completely fine
D) It means she was only pretending to be tired
B) It means she lacked water and felt weak