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  • Mom began to feel agitated after she asked her son to clean up his mess for the tenth time. What does "agitated" mean?
    stir or beat something quickly
    to feel or look upset
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  • Since he had never been away from home before, Chase had reservations about his overnight summer camp. What does "reservations" mean in this sentence?
    a piece of land held for Native Americans
    a table at a restaurant
    something on hold
    Feeling uncertain about doing something
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  • Being in the company of such a sweet group of students made the teacher love her job even more. What does "company" mean in this sentence??
    same state
    being with others, especially friends
    a business or organization
    away from
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  • Jackie had a range of feelings as she headed off to college. She was excited for the next step in her life, but nervous about leaving home. What does "range" mean in this sentence?
    A group of thing that are similar in some way
    a series of mountains or hills
    a kitchen appliance that includes an oven and stove
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  • It was impossible for the baby to sleep with all the racket her brother was making! What does "racket" mean in this sentence?
    playing PS5
    silence
    a piece of equipment used to hit a ball
    a loud noise
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  • David's new job teaching at the college, which he had been preparing for for years, was well-suited for him. What does "suited" mean in this sentence?
    not good together
    The wrong decision
    dress clothes including matching pants and jacket
    A good fit for a particular person, thing, or situation
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  • On the Titanic, the servant's quarters were not nearly as glamorous as those in first class. What does "quarters" mean in this sentence?
    Parts of a whole divided evenly into 4 parts
    United States currency worth 25 cents
    The engine room
    A section of a living area; "living quarters"
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  • As Mona walked off the graduation stage, she couldn't believe she finally had her college degree. What does "degree" mean in this sentence?
    A deodarant
    A measure of angles
    A measure of temperature
    A certificate a student receives after completing college
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  • Even though George knew that his mom was bound to find out about his bad grade, he was still surprised when he got in trouble. What does "bound" mean in this sentence?
    A report card
    Fasten together
    To leap or jump high
    To be certain something will happen
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  • Sophie scaled the mountain with her dad, meeting the goal that they had set for the day. What does "scaled" mean in this sentence?
    to climb carefully up a surface
    skydiving
    something used to measure weight
    the outside of a fish
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  • Bill had a tender heart, and he was crushed when he found out that his son was upset with him. What does "tender" mean in this sentence?
    sensitive to pain
    caring and kindhearted
    young or immature
    fuel used to start a fire
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  • The faint sound of thunder in the distance was not loud enough to awaken the sleeping family. What does the word "faint" mean in this sentence?
    large amount
    small in size, sound, taste, smell, or touch
    to pass out
    tired
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  • After sitting through the dull presentation, Bernie couldn't wait to hang out with her friends and explore the city. What does "dull" mean in this sentence?
    not sharp
    exciting
    does not reflect
    boring
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  • Shane needed to screen the babysitter to be sure that he could trust her to take care of his babies. What does "screen" mean in this sentence?
    to learn more about or investigate a person
    a panel on electronics were images are displayed
    a wall or divider used for shelter
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  • When the baby's new teeth were about to sprout, he would gum ice cubes in a pouch to make them feel better. What does "gum" mean in this sentence?
    the pink area of flesh above teeth
    To chew with gums and no teeth
    a sticky substance that leaks from trees
    chewing or bubble
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  • Martha enjoyed going to Farmer's Markets so that she could get the sweetest, freshest produce in town. What does "produce" mean in this sentence?
    to make something
    a food that has been made or grown, especially by farming
    to change
    to cause something to happen
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