Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
Dawn did not want to approach the dog,
it looked mean and was snarling at her.
a. | look at | c. | go away | b. | come close | d. | stop |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
I had to select one toy, and it was hard
because I wanted them both.
a. | divide | c. | look for | b. | grab | d. | choose |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
My brothers are both lifeguards, but they work
at different pools and don't see each other very often.
a. | separate | c. | same | b. | formal | d. | far away |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
Our camp counselor told us to bring the
necessary supplies to the art center, or we wouldn't be able to do the project.
a. | current | c. | wanted | b. | needed | d. | organized |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
Trey practiced and worked hard all summer,
then at football camp he achieved his goal of earning the quarterback position.
a. | admired | c. | mistreated | b. | planned | d. | fulfilled |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
I tried to ignore the sound of the dog
barking, but it kept me awake all night.
a. | over look | c. | pay attention to | b. | educate | d. | clarify |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
Karen helped her brother construct a cardboard
tree house, whicht took them a week to finish it.
a. | destroy | c. | combine | b. | build | d. | play |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
Everyone was very fortunate that no one
was hurt in the car accident.
a. | lucky | c. | joyful | b. | quiet | d. | upset |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
The dance instructor was going to
demonstrate the dance move before the class was going to try it.
a. | ignore | c. | show | b. | describe | d. | tell |
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Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word,
then choose a word that best fits that meaning.
TIt was hard to concentrate in class
because I went to bed late and I was really tired.
a. | fall asleep | c. | play | b. | go away | d. | pay attention |
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