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Synonyms and antonyms

100

Synonym for persist a.remain b.cease c.quit

Remain

200

Synonym for green a.inexperienced b.mature c.experienced

Inexperienced

300

Synonym exquisite a.elegant b.careless c.charming

Elegant

400

Synonym for adverse a.unfavorable b.unfriendly c.helpful

Unfavorable

500

Synonym for influential a.powerful b.strong c.inferior

Powerful

Analogy

100

Quite is to silent as mean is to a.Cruel b.destroy c.evil

Cruel

200

Wheel is to car as nose is to a.smell b.face c.Feel

Face

300

Poodle is to dog as turkey is to a.feathers b.bird c.thanksgiving

Bird

400

Music is to instrument as singer is to a.voice b.stage c.sing

Voice

500

Page is to book as tree is to a.bark b.paper c.leaf

Leaf

Homophones

100

Mike took a big bite out of a____and savored the sweetness and sourness. a.apple b.pear c.mango

Pear

200

When the wind changed, Brendan expertly adjusted the sail in order to keep his boat on_________ a.course b.track c.road

Course

300

_______over this fence and you will be surprised by how well tended the garden on the other side is a.peak b.peek c.beak

Peek

400

Will you please help me_____ a costume for my party in the play? Anne begged as she handed her father a sketch a.sew b.sow c.so

Sew

500

In the morning,_____ dripped off the waxy green leaves and formed a small puddles on the forest floor a.due b.dew c.do

Dew

Text Structure

100

In 1957, when the schools of Little Rock, Arkansas, were still segregated by race, nine African American students sought to attend the all-white Central High School. The reaction to their effort resounded throughout the country. On the first day of school, Governor Orval Faubus called upon the Arkansas National Guard to bar the nine students from entering the school, and a mob of protesters harassed and threatened them. In response to this embarrassing spectacle, President Eisenhower sent federal troops into Little Rock to protect the students, who became known as the Little Rock Nine. As Americans watched these events on television, the courage and grace of the Little Rock Nine helped turn the tide in favor of civil rights for African Americans. a. compare and contrast b. cause and effect

cause and effect

200

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) examines published research in order to address the question of how to reduce injuries and deaths in traffic collisions. Based on the research findings, the CDC has concluded that the most effective way to improve safety is to increase seat belt use. The CDC recommends that states more strictly enforce laws that make seat belts a requirement. According to the CDC, these laws are highly effective in increasing seat belt use and saving lives. a. sequential b. problem and solution

problem and solution

300

Traveling from state to state, especially if you're in a car, you may notice that the price of gasoline varies widely. Many factors combine to determine the price that a gas station charges. Gasoline is refined from crude oil, so if the price of crude oil increases, then gasoline prices also rise. The price of gas also depends upon the tax that the individual state charges. The higher the taxes that are imposed on gasoline, the higher the total cost of gas becomes. In addition, during the summer, more people want to drive, so the demand for gas is higher. Higher demand pushes prices higher. In winter, when fewer people drive, lower demand sends prices lower. a. Problem and solution b. cause-and-effect

cause-and-effect

400

Bicycles have evolved over many years. In 1818, a heavy two-wheeled device called a "velocipede" was patented in Paris. The rider controlled the direction with a steering wheel and moved it forward by pushing his feet on the ground. It caught on briefly, and many people worked to refine its design. In 1863, pedals were added. A few years later, a new, lighter bike was developed that used a very large front wheel and a small rear wheel. Called the "Ariel," it became popular but was quite accident-prone. Over the next decade, "safety" bicycles were produced, incorporating welcome improvements such as air-filled rubber tires, brakes, and gears. By 1899, about a million bicycles were in use. a. Sequential b. Problem and solution

Sequential

500

A blacksmith makes objects such as tools, decorative items, horseshoes, and weapons from iron or steel. Before working with the metal, the blacksmith will first heat it. To do this, he or she places it in a fire or furnace, often holding it with tongs until it turns red hot. Then the metal is ready to work, and the blacksmith can hammer it flat, bend it, or twist it. As soon as the object is shaped just right, the blacksmith plunges it into a container of water. This quenches the metal, solidifying it quickly and hardening it. a. Sequential b. Problem and solution

Sequential

Shades of meaning

100

Which phrase has more of a negative connotation a. a nitpicky editor b. a meticulous editor

a nitpicky editor

200

Which phrase has a more negative connotation a. a bullheaded employee b. a persistent employee

a bullheaded employee

300

Which phrase has a more negative connotation a. an employee b. an underling

an underling

400

Which phrase has a more positive connotation a. a demure person b. a timid person

a demure person

500

Which phrase has a more positive connotation a. snicker b. chuckle

Snicker