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1 Which word or words from the paragraph best help the reader understand the meaning of the underlined phrase?

My sister promised to take me with her to the zoo next week if I loaned her my favorite skirt to wear to the dance tonight. But I’m not going to (((((((knuckle under)))))))))) to her pressure and give in. The last time I did, she didn’t follow through on her promises.

A follow through

B pressure

C give in

D promises


2 Which word shows the best meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph?

When my brother broke his leg in his accident, he was in extreme (((((((distress.))))))) The break was quite painful, but as it healed he felt better. But the torment from not being able to scratch his itchy skin beneath his cast drove him crazy.

A injury

B alarm

C bother

D agony



3The word "democracy" has the Latin root cracy which means "rule." The word "bureau" can mean "department or division."

Based on this information, which phrase is the best meaning for the underlined word in the paragraph?

Harold wanted to travel to another country. But it was hard for him to get the papers he needed. Every time he called one official, he was told to call another. He felt like he was a victim of the (((((((((bureaucracy.)))))))))

A a division of another country

B an office in charge of travel arrangements

C a department that makes the rules

D a problem about who makes the rules





4 Read the entry from a thesaurus page.

Which word is the closest to the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph?

I try my best not to ((((((vex)))))) my mother on days when she is exhausted. I can tell how she feels by the manner in which she carries her shoulders. If they droop, what she craves is a peaceful place and a steaming cup of tea.

anger, v. agitate, annoy, bother, offend, insult, slight, upset

A offend

B insult

C bother

D slight



5 Which sentences use the same type of figurative language as the underlined phrase in the paragraph?

Back flips were a (((((((breeze)))))))))) for Tabatha because of all her gymnastics training. But that had not prepared her for dancing in high heels. She had fallen hundreds of times, but it seemed foolish to wear shoes like that and risk breaking an ankle.

Select the two correct answers.

A There was a terrific crack and a branch fell in the yard.

B Juanita could sing like an angel.

C I am an icicle; can someone get me a blanket?

D Tom helped Mom and Dad haul the furniture because he is an ox.