What's the word?
Nia was _____ by everyone shouting "Happy Birthday!" when she walked into the room.
a. surprised b. sad c. upset
Surprised
The principal decided to waive/wave the late fee if the students turned their forms in by 4:00 pm.
Waive or wave?
Waive
She peered into her barn and saw a bat hanging from the rafter. She quickly ran to call animal control.
What definition of "bat" is in this sentence?
The animal.
After weeks of arguing, they finally reached a compromise that satisfied both sides.
An agreement where both sides give up something.
Mrs. Henderson is a cruel woman. She volunteers at multiple charities, takes care of her neighbors, and is always smiling.
What should be changed?
Cruel is incorrect.
The weather became _____, going from thunderstorms to a blizzard in a moment.
a. stable b. extreme c. calm
Extreme
After spraining her ankle, Melanie had to limp/stroll down the hallway.
Limp or stroll?
Limp
Christopher took a right turn at the stop sign, but then he realized he needed to turn left instead.
What definition of "right" is in this sentence?
The direction.
The detective noticed several inconsistencies in the suspect’s story, which made her question whether he was telling the truth.
Parts that don’t match or contradict each other.
Tom plays a lot of video games. He's so clumsy that he is ranked in the top 10 worldwide for his favorite game.
What needs to be changed?
Clumsy is incorrect.
a. penny b. pittance c. fortune
Fortune
The teacher asked the student to repeat/again the directions more clearly.
Repeat or again?
Repeat
The park ranger warned us that the current is strong and not to go swimming in Tisa River.
What definition of "current" is in this sentence?
The flow of water.
Although the instructions seemed ambiguous, the teacher refused to clarify them.
Unclear; open to more than one meaning.
Jamal trained every day for months. He woke up early to run and practiced after school. Everyone admired his laziness.
What needs to be changed?
Laziness is incorrect.
I didn't think about the _____ of my actions before deciding to take my brother's skateboard.
a. consequences b. benefit c. mistake
Consequences
During the debate, Carlos tried to persuade/inform the audience to change their minds.
Persuade or inform?
Persuade
Larn gave Wendy a ring and she said "Yes!"
What definition of "ring" is in this sentence?
The jewelry.
His apology sounded sincere, but his smirk made his regret seem superficial.
Not genuine; shallow; only on the surface.
The classroom was completely silent during the test. You could hear a pencil drop. It was extremely chaotic.
What needs to be changed?
Chaotic is incorrect.
I was ______ that I won the grand prize at the science fair this year.
a. disappointed b. careful c. ecstatic
Ecstatic
Unfortunately, the scientist’s results did not prove/suggest that the new medicine was effective.
Prove or suggest?
Prove
Grady could barely see the wave from where he was standing. He grabbed his board and ran closer to the water.
What definition of "wave" is in this sentence?
The movement of the ocean.
The CEO’s decision to ignore safety warnings had severe repercussions for the entire company.
Consequences; negative results.
After losing his phone, missing the bus, and spilling juice on his shirt, Gunther said it had been a perfect morning.
What needs to be changed?
Perfect is incorrect.