Replacement Method
What does the word obsolete most likely mean in the sentence below?
Within 18 months, the invention of the transcontinental telegraph made the service obsolete.
A. Unimportant
B. Too expensive to maintain
C. Faster than expected
D. Outdated or no longer needed
D. Outdated or no longer needed
Which phrase best helps the reader understand the meaning of “essential” in the sentence below?
"Students should be allowed to have access to their cell phones during school hours because phones are essential tools for learning and communication.”
A. "phones are a distraction in class"
B. "many educational apps and resources are available through smartphones"
C. "only allowing phones during breaks"
D. "used for texting, games, or social media"
B. "many educational apps and resources are available through smartphones"
Glossary
Pentagon—A five-sided shape
Diameter—The width of a circle
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Choose the definition that describes the glossary, a text feature, shown above.
A. dark type used to identify vocabulary
B. shows exactly what something looks like
C. list of important facts set off from regular text
D. short list of vocabulary that defines bold type words
D. short list of vocabulary that defines bold type words
ambitious\ am-bish-uhs\ adj
1. aspiring 2. interfering
3. aggressive 4. pushy
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Which definition most closely matches the way the word ambitious is used in the sentence below?
"Morrison’s novels were based on the lived experiences of African American characters and contained ambitious themes and compelling narration. "
Definition 1
Which phrase defines stimulating based on the given sentence?
"Because smartphones are the most stimulating toys with endless possibilities, a simple conversation with a real person can be seen as boring and something to be avoided."
A. Exciting and engaging
B. Bright and attractive
C. Easy to get attached to
D. Entertaining with technology
A. Exciting and engaging
Read the sentence and fill in the blank.
The bright lights were equally spaced apart and moving at a rapid speed, much faster than an airplane.
In this sentence, the word ___________ provides the best clue to the meaning of the word rapid.
Faster
inevitably, adv: as is certain to happen; unavoidably
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According to the dictionary entry, which of these identifies the part of speech of the word inevitably?
A. adjective
B. verb
C. noun
D. adverb
D. adverb
noteworthy \ noht-wur-thee\ adj
1. peculiar 2. historic
3. distinguished 4. essential
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Which definition most closely matches the way the word noteworthy is used in the following sentence?
"Toni Morrison sported many hats, and she looked noteworthy in every hat that she wore. Morrison was at once a novelist, essayist, book editor, college professor, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Nobel laureate."
Definition 3
As it is used in the following sentence, what does gratification mean?
"Gardening is about patience and slowing down. Today’s world of instant gratification and quick access needs the balance of gardening.
A. Something that pleases or satisfies
B. Something that happens quickly
C. Something that adds needed balance
D. Something that teaches patience
A. Something that pleases or satisfies
Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader figure out the meaning of corporate?
"In most cases, the higher up in the corporate ladder the employees are, the better off their working conditions are. Those involved in the hands-on production work harder and longer hours in more difficult conditions while those doing quality inspection and management have it much easier."
A. employees, working condition
B. higher up
C. quality inspection
D. more difficult conditions
A. employees, working condition
Where would you find a definition for valedictory?
A. online almanac
B. dictionary
C. online encyclopedia
D. thesaurus
B. dictionary
sported \ spohrt-ed\ v
1. showed off 2. donned
3. displayed 4. amused
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Which definition most closely matches the way the word sported is used in the following sentence?
"Toni Morrison sported many hats, and she looked noteworthy in every hat that she wore. Morrison was at once a novelist, essayist, book editor, college professor, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Nobel laureate."
Definiton 2
As it is used in the following sentence, what does inflicting mean?
"When we think that mowing the lawn or cutting a branch is inflicting pain, we are transferring human feelings to plants."
A. Causing something unpleasant to be endured
B. Cutting someone or something with a sharp object
C. Creating a circumstance that is unforgettable
D. Causing something to react in a strong way
A. Causing something unpleasant to be endured
Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand what blustery means?
"Ashore, the gray skies dampened everyone’s spirits and muffled out the screeching gusty wind for days on end. Even the lively multihued buildings appeared unobtrusive in the cold, wet, and blustery afternoon."
A. days on end
B. gray skies
C. gusty wind
D. unyielding
C. gusty wind
In what class would you MOST likely use a bilingual dictionary?
A. U.S. History
B. Algebra I
C. French
D. Chemistry
C. French
Retreated:
1. The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant.
2. A place affording peace, quiet, privacy, or security.
3. A period of seclusion, retirement, or solitude.
4. Withdrawal of a military force from a dangerous position or from an enemy attack
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Look at the dictionary entry.
Which is the best meaning for retreated as it is used in the sentence below?
"Then the finer end of Fearenside's whip reached his property, and the dog, yelping with dismay, retreated under the wheels of the wagon."
Definition 1