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1) I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. |
What
does tome probably mean?
A)
some food
B)
a bad dream
C)
a cigarette
D)
a book |
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2)
Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish
person would go out during that kind of weather. |
What
does treacherous probably mean?
A)
exciting
B)
dangerous
C)
delirious
D)
safe |
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3)
Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors
from the lost ships have ever been found. |
What
does vanished probably mean?
A)
arrived
B)
departed
C)
returned
D)
disappeared |
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4)
By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able
to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber
is in jail. |
What
does anticipating probably mean?
A)
thinking ahead, expecting
B)
drawing, painting
C)
horrifying, amazing
D)
strange, unusual |
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5)
I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I
want a sandwich now. |
What
does appease probably mean?
A)
frustrate
B)
increase
C)
satisfy
D)
confuse |
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6)
The dispute about marijuana in California will probably never
be resolved. |
What
is a dispute?
A)
theory, rule
B)
argument, debate
C)
agreement
D)
a type of medicine |
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7)
This virus has really sapped my energy. I get tired just
walking across the room. I hope to get better soon because I need to return
to work. |
What
does sap probably mean?
A)
give, increase
B)
make slow
C)
take away, drain
D)
enhance |
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8)
Some people think that discussing the dangers of cigarette smoking obscures
the real issue. They believe the real issue is that smokers are discriminated
against. |
What does obscure probably mean?
A)
to shorten
B)
to challenge
C)
to make obvious
D) to hide, conceal |
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9)
Students! Students! Please stop chattering and listen to
me. Class has begun. |
What
does chattering probably mean?
A)
sleeping
B)
talking
C)
working
D)
typing |
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10)
The little girls began to giggle when they saw the boys walk
by. When the boys heard the giggling, they pretended not to notice. |
What
does giggle probably mean?
A)
work
B)
sleep
C)
cry
D)
laugh |
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