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spell the word celery
c-e-l-e-r-y
Which is the meaning for the homonym right in the following sentence?
Naranjo learned to tell whether his leaping elk had
the right movement.
correct and fitting
The raindrops __________ cold.
A. fell
B. felted
C. felt
D. feeled
C. felt
Which of these statements is not true about prosthetic limbs?
A. Some can be controlled by electrical signals from the brain.
B. Some can look like real limbs.
C. Some can mimic the movements of the human body.
D. They make it difficult for users to walk and run.
D. They make it difficult for users to walk and run.
spell the word elegant
e-l-e-g-a-n-t
Which meaning of exhibit is used in the following sentence?
Michael Naranjo’s touchable art exhibit is inspiring.
display or show
Next week I __________ harder.
A. had practiced
B. will practice
C. have practiced
D. did practice
B. will practice
If you were a geologist, which of these tools would you use to measure the mass of a mineral sample?
A. Graduated Cylinder
B. Ruler
C. Balance
D. Thermometer
C. Balance
spell the word garage
g-a-r-a-g-e
Which word is an antonym of graceful?
A. solemn
B. dainty
C. slow
D. awkward
D. awkward
The teacher already __________ the lesson.
A. had began
B. beginned
C. begun
D. has begun
D. has begun
Which question can be answered by making observations or measurements?
A. What is the best book ever written?
B. Is it wrong to cheat on a test?
C. Is football a better sport than baseball?
D. How long can most people hold their breath?
D. How long can most people hold their breath?
spell the word operate
o-p-e-r-a-t-e
Which is the meaning for the homonym great in the following sentence?
Emily Dickinson is a great American poet.
A. frame
B. grind
C. large
D. remarkable
D. remarkable
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Louis was sitting by the window, watching the snow.
B. The students set quietly, waiting for the teacher.
C. Sit the fence posts in a straight line.
D. He told his dog to set.
A. Louis was sitting by the window, watching the snow.
A scientist announces that she has discovered a process for making a new fuel that can be used in automobiles. What must be true for her conclusion to be accepted by other scientists?
A. Other scientists must be able to replicate her results
B. The conclusion must agree with her original hypothesis.
C. The process must be able to earn money when it is used.
D. She must have made the discovery without the input of other people.
A. Other scientists must be able to replicate her results
spell the word estimate
e-s-t-i-m-a-t-e
What is the meaning of train as used in the following sentence?
He began to train himself to make warriors and dancers,bear and deer, fish and birds.
teach
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Mr. Uchida was laying in his new hammock.
B. Cory’s watch lain under a pile of newspapers.
C. Rosa laid awake worrying about the big game.
D. The books were lying on the library table.
D. The books were lying on the library table.
Jason wants to investigate a hypothesis. He has decided that a survey is the best way to conduct his investigation. Which of the following describes a survey?
A. He will measure the height of every 10th student who arrives at school.
B. He will record the air temperature each day for one month.
C. He will ask several questions to people who are 60 years of age or older.
D. He will mix four different liquids together and observe the results.
C. He will ask several questions to people who are 60 years of age or older.