Word relationships
Roots & Affixes
Using Context for Meaning
Analogies, Synonyms, Antonyms
Meaning & Reference Materials
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100
Which example uses sensory detail?
A. The basement's concrete wall felt cold and wet.
B. The kitchen was designed by the best architect in town.
C. The windmill turns one full revolution every 18 seconds.
D. The dancer's dress had been bought at a secondhand store.
A. The basement's concrete wall felt cold and wet.
100
Which word contains BOTH a prefix and suffix?
A. deactivate
B. disruptive
C. replacement
D. unfinished
C. Replacement
100
Based on the clues, what does “tradition” mean?
A. Promise
B. Culture
C. Practice
D. Effort
C. Practice
100
Choose the correct homonym:
A ______ has antlers.
A. dear
B. deer
C. pair
D. pear
B. Deer
100
If the writer is referring to getting all of her homework done in the following sentence, what precise words might be used instead of a really good day?
I am having a really good day.
A. long day
B. lucky day
C. eventful day
D. productive day
D. Productive day
100
Why would a writer MOST LIKELY use these words in a story?
awesome, glowing, or wonderful
A. to compare two things
B. to create a positive tone
C. to create a negative tone
D. to add action to the writing
B. To create a positive tone
200
What does the word ubiquitous mean in this sentence?
No matter where we walked, we could hardly see because the smoke from the fire was ubiquitous.
A. dark
B. everywhere
C. thick
D. white
B. Everywhere
200
Read the following sentence.
Bringing an umbrella with you on a cloudy day is very ________.
Choose the -ible word that BEST completes this sentence.
A. credible
B. edible
C. sensible
D. visible
C. Sensible
200
What does the word "predator" mean?
A. a wind storm
B. a hole in the ground where animals live
C. an animal that hunts or preys on others
D. a dog that can fly after eating super dog bones
C. An animal that hunts or preys on others
200
Which word means the opposite of "boring"?
A. exciting
B. flat
C. lifeless
D. uninteresting
A. Exciting
200
The low-riding Chevy played its radio loudly.
Which word(s) could replace the word played to make the sentence more vivid?
A. used
B. had on
C. blasted
D. left on
C. blasted
200
Read the following story.
Erica walked quietly from her room to the kitchen on her tip-toes so that she would not wake her parents. It was well past her bedtime, and she really should have been in bed, but she just couldn't get the thought of cookies out of her head.
Ever so cautiously, she reached for the jar, and just as she managed to remove the lid, she heard someone coming down the hall. In addition to being up past her bedtime, she also knew it was much too late for a sugary snack, so she hid in the shadows of the tall cabinet and waited to see if she had been caught.
What is the meaning of the phrase in addition to as used in this excerpt?
A. after
B. since
C. before
D. as well as
D. As well as
300
Choose the correct definition for the underlined word.
I didn’t want to go to the store, nevertheless I told Alice I would go.
A. because of this
B. in the meantime
C. in spite of this
D. to be the right of
C. In spite of this
300
Read the following sentence.
As a ________, Otis put on plenty of sunscreen before heading to the beach.
Choose the base word that fits with pre- to form the word that BEST completes this sentence.
A. precaution
B. prejudge
C. preschool
D. preview
A. Precaution
300
What does "harshest" mean in the passage?
A. Rudest
B. Far away
C. Cold
D. Most extreme
D. Most Extreme
300
In The Vocabulary Warden, the synonym for "stuff for sale" is
A. exclamations
B. goods
C. merchandise
D. obligation
C. Merchandise
300
When Marissa is around cats she will often get watery eyes and itchy skin. Her doctor told her this is an ___________ reaction to the cat.
A. abdominal
B. allergic
C. bacteria
D. contagious
B. Allergic
300
If you were writing a note to a friend during class, which sentence would be written in the appropriate vocabulary and level of language?
A. Hey, what are you going to do after school today?
B. I have not been acquainted with your plans for your afternoon activities.
C. Excuse me, sir, but do you have any plans for your leisure after school today?
D. Allow me to inquire about what your plans are for after school activities toda
A. Hey, what are you going to do after school today?
400
Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
The mirrors are set parallel to each other at a 45-degree angle.
What is the meaning of parallel in paragraph 2?
A. placed in the same direction
B. placed with two sides touching
C. touching at more than one point
D. moving in different directions
A. placed in the same direction
400
Read the following sentence.
The solution to the puzzle was so simple that it was __________ by everyone in the room.
Which word BEST completes the sentence below?
A. solve
B. solvable
C. solving
D. solution
B. Solvable
400
Based on the clues, what does “frigid” mean?
A. Very cold
B. Wet
C. White
D. Misty
A. Very cold
400
Read the following sentence from paragraph 5.
Although they have different things that they enjoy shopping for, they each share this common trait and this adds to their friendship.
Which word is a synonym for the word "trait," as it is used in this sentence?
A. hobby
B. idea
C. new
D. quality
D. Quality
400
According to the glossary, what tiny substance can make us sick?
A. allergy
B. bone marrow
C. cartilage
D. bacteria
D. Bacteria
400
If you were writing a letter to the mayor of your town requesting that the city provide recycling boxes and weekly pick-up curb services, which sentence would be written in the appropriate vocabulary and level of language?
A. You ain't never had a recycling program before in this town.
B. Recycling is an important value in our community--especially among the young.
C. Gosh, I can't believe we haven't started a recycling program here in our city before.
D. We can't be having all our recycling garbage just pilin' up all over the street and stuff.
B. Recycling is an important value in our community--especially among the young.
500
Read the first sentence from paragraph 3.
Rehearse your speech as much as you can.
What does rehearse mean in this passage?
A. To keep trying
B. To practice
C. To record
D. To watch
B. To practice
500
The Latin root “domos” means “house.” What does domesticated most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 1?
A. Wild; Unaccustomed to living in the home
B. Tame; Accustomed to home life
C. From a foreign country
D. New or unfamiliar
B. Tame; Accustomed to home life
500
Based on the clues in the passage, "execute" means –
A. choose material.
B. make special.
C. create.
D. end.
C. Create
500
Read the following sentence from the poem.
'Tis he will take care of your playthings himself!
What is a synonym for the word playthings?
A. friends
B. pets
C. sports
D. toys
D. Toys
500
The following page was taken from a dictionary.
Based on the dictionary page shown, which word is spelled incorrectly?
A. plumber
B. plunge
C. poach
D. plumett
D. Plumett
500
Which best describes the level of language used in this letter?
A. an extremely formal tone
B. an impolite and rude tone
C. a friendly and casual voice
D. a distant and unemotional voice
C. A friendly and casual voice