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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?
    a food that has been made or grown, especially by farming
    to cause something to happen
    to make something
    to change
  • 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??
    away from
    same state
    a business or organization
    being with others, especially friends
  • The bruise on Russell's leg, from his run-in with a pipe, was sore when touched. What does "sore" mean in this sentence?
    painful or achy
    a swollen or painful injury on the body
    very or extremely
  • When Brittany broke her leg on the ski slopes, get well cards flooded in from all of her classmates. What does "flooded" mean in this sentence?
    to cover an area with water
    To arrive in large amounts
    a burst of tears and emotions
  • 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 wall or divider used for shelter
    a panel on electronics were images are displayed
  • Sophie scaled the mountain with her dad, meeting the goal that they had set for the day. What does "scaled" mean in this sentence?
    the outside of a fish
    to climb carefully up a surface
    something used to measure weight
    skydiving
  • 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?
    small in size, sound, taste, smell, or touch
    tired
    to pass out
    large amount
  • 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
    boring
    does not reflect
  • 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 certificate a student receives after completing college
    A measure of temperature
    A measure of angles
    A deodarant
  • The atmosphere at Matthew's new school was upbeat and cheery, the total opposite of how it felt as his old school. What does "atmosphere" mean in this sentence?
    The cafeteria
    The gases surrounding earth or another planet
    The mood or feeling of a place
  • 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 table at a restaurant
    something on hold
    a piece of land held for Native Americans
    Feeling uncertain about doing something
  • It was impossible for the baby to sleep with all the racket her brother was making! What does "racket" mean in this sentence?
    a loud noise
    silence
    playing PS5
    a piece of equipment used to hit a ball
  • 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
    To leap or jump high
    To be certain something will happen
    Fasten together
  • 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?
    caring and kindhearted
    fuel used to start a fire
    young or immature
    sensitive to pain
  • 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?
    The wrong decision
    dress clothes including matching pants and jacket
    A good fit for a particular person, thing, or situation
    not good together
  • Mom began to feel agitated after she asked her son to clean up his mess for the tenth time. What does "agitated" mean?
    to feel or look upset
    stir or beat something quickly
  • On the Titanic, the servant's quarters were not nearly as glamorous as those in first class. What does "quarters" mean in this sentence?
    A section of a living area; "living quarters"
    United States currency worth 25 cents
    The engine room
    Parts of a whole divided evenly into 4 parts
  • 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
    chewing or bubble
    To chew with gums and no teeth
    a sticky substance that leaks from trees
  • 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 kitchen appliance that includes an oven and stove
    a series of mountains or hills
    A group of thing that are similar in some way