Multiple Meaning Words
What is the meaning of vice in this sentence?
A small vice in Craig's writing style is his habit of not explaining his ideas, but he can improve his skills with increased effort.
A. a bad practice
B. an unusual activity
C. a confusing situation
D. an interesting concept
What is A. a bad practice
Some statues are of famous people that just about everyone has heard of . Others DEPICT people who might be known only in the town. What does DEPICT mean?
A. are made by
B. are famous for
C. show
What is show?
Which two words are antonyms for rejected?
A. refused
B. accepted
C. dismissed
D. welcomed
E. ridiculed
What is B and D.
In the family backyard he built gymnastic equipment for his seven children. Both parents encouraged their children to develop their athletic skills.
In which word does -ic have the same meaning as it does in gymnastic?
A. attic
B. athletic
C. topic
D. panic
What is B. athletic
What is the average number of licks it takes to finish a scoop of ice cream?
A. 50
B. 2
C. 15
D. 100
What is A
Choose the correct meaning of the italicized word:
I caught a cold from my little brother.
a. fever
b. chilly
c. warm
d. anger
What is A. Fever
Denny and Tony were cousins. They did not see each other often. When they did, they INITIALLY were shy. What does the word INITIALLY mean?
A. finally
B. at first
C. forever
D. momentarily
What is B. at first?
Which two words are antonyms of surprising?
A. astonishing
B. expected
C. extraordinary
D. scary
E. predictable
What is B and E
What is the root/base word in ABRUPTLY?
A. rup
B. ly
C. rupt
D. abrupt
What is C. rupt
How old is Fairfax Villa Elementary School?
A. 60 years old
B. 25 years old
C. 56 years old
D. 73 years old
What is C.
What is the meaning of taste in the sentence below?
The cake will taste so good after dinner.
A. Showing good fashion sense.
B. A fondness for something such as jazz music.
C. To take a sip
D. The flavor of a type of food.
What is D. The flavor of a type of food.
Sometimes the ocean air smells fresh and salty. Other times the air smells bad. That smell usually doesn't LINGER - it goes away quite quickly.
What does the word LINGER mean?
A. stay around
B. smell nice
C. goes away quickly
D. smells bad
What is A. stay around?
Which two words are synonyms?
A. grateful - appreciative
B. innocent - guilty
C. powerful - weak
D. began - tasty
What is A. grateful - appreciative?
Which word from the sentence has a prefix that means one?
The nurse was required to purchase a uniform before being employed by the hospital.
A. required
B. purchase
C. uniform
D. employee
What is C. uniform
FCPS' new superintendents name is?
A. Scott Brabrand
B. Earl Funderbunk
C. Karen Garza
D. Michelle Reid
What is D.
What does the italicized word in the sentence mean?
Despite the brisk temperatures, football fans still packed the stadium to watch the championship game.
A. hot
B. fast
C. cool and windy
D. exciting
What is C.
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
A. it is fuzzy and will bite you
B. it is everywhere
C. it costs too much money
D. it causes rashes
What is B?
Which two words are antonyms?
A. profitable
B. critical
C. cheerful
D. dismal
E. steady
What is C and D
The word formations comes from a Latin word that means —
A. mineral
B. path
C. opening
D. shape
What is D-shape
Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?
A: We waited a thousand years for the food to be served.
B: The airplane flew through the cotton ball clouds.
C: Janet shrieked with laughter when the fur on her cat’s tail tickled her feet.
D: The squirrels in the park chattered noisily as they ran around the picnic tables.
What is A.
Choose a word whose meaning fits both sentences.
I asked him not to ____ the glass.
It looks like there is only one ____ left.
A. drink
B. cup
C. drop
D. break
What is C. drop
1 I decided to catch her,
2 that vagabond of the dark,
3 who travels from place to place,
4 take her home with me,
5 name her Midnight.
In line 2, what does the word vagabond mean?
A. symbol
B. wanderer
C. character
D. tame creature
What is B. wanderer
Directions: Select all the correct answers.
Which words are synonyms for the word shrieked below?
"Mary, put that down!" Alice shrieked as she noticed the toy Mary held in her hands. It wasn't just an ordinary stuffed animal; it was one of Alice's longtime favorites. Mary, shocked by Alice's intense reaction, immediately dropped it."
A. answered
B. yelled
C. declared
D. acknowledged
E. responded
F. exclaimed
What is B, C, and F
The word spectators comes from the Latin root spect, which means —
A. see
B. help
C. hear
D. walk
What year did SOL tests begin in Virginia?
A. 1986
B. 2000
C. 1998
D. 2015
What is C.