Which word from the paragraph best helps the reader understand the meaning of the underlined word?
We’ve had our dog Goldie ever since I was a little girl, so when she got sick, it was really difficult for me. Everyone at the vet’s loves Goldie, too, and they were very understanding. They sent us a card expressing their ((((((((((sympathy))))))))) and wishing Goldie well. It was signed by everyone in the vet’s office. When I read it to Goldie, she wagged her tail.
A.
well
B.
understanding
C.
expressing
D.
difficult
Which word gives the best meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph?
My Aunt Mimi was stricken with a terrible illness a few months ago. She has lost some of the strength in her muscles. We all feel helpless watching her ((((tortured)))) body struggle. She exercises every day to build up her strength, and she doesn’t give up.
A.
strong
B.
rugged
C.
troubled
D.
timid
Based on the Latin prefix "in" as it is used in "influx," which meaning best defines the underlined word in the paragraph?
For the party, we put up (((indoor)))) white lights around the ceiling of the sunroom. Then we draped netting around those and hung glittery stars everywhere. The room looked like a fairyland when we turned the main lights off.
A.
from the top
B.
away from the rest
C.
outside the house
D.
within the house
Read the entry from a thesaurus page.
Which words would be the closest to the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph?
The toddler began to (((whimper)))) after dropping her cookie. When the dog grabbed and chomped it down, the little girl started to cry. But her brother made her happy again when he was kind enough to share his cookie with her.
whimper, v. grumble, moan, weep, sob
Choose ALL answers that are correct.
A.
grumble
B.
moan
C.
weep
D.
sob
Based on the thesaurus entry and how the word is used in the paragraph, which word is the closest meaning for dejected?
Jacob was (((dejected))) for quite some time after his accident. He hated being so helpless and not being able to do as he used to. But when he began to feel better, his spirits gradually returned.
Read the thesaurus entry.
dejected, adj. defeated, discouraged, depressed, drab
A.
defeated
B.
discouraged
C.
depressed
D.
drab
Which word could best replace the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph?
My grandmother is a ((thrifty))) shopper. No matter where she goes, she always gets the best deals and saves money, too. I try to follow her example, but sometimes it’s hard, especially when I see something I really like. I always want to get it right away. I’m not as patient as my grandmother.
A.
frugal
B.
generous
C.
wary
D.
hasty