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Test Description: Based on its use in this sentence, what does the word ___________ mean?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The new rock band really PLEASE the audience. They wanted an encore when the concert was over.
A
made people upset
B
made people satisfied or happy
C
made people want to leave early
D
asked someone for something
2) The tow truck driver had a PORTABLE tool box so that he could work on people’s cars when they broke down on the highway.
A
full of games
B
heavy and hard to move
C
empty
D
capable of being carried
3) Jill RANKED the teams in her softball league from best to worst. Her team was number 1.
A
a position in the Navy
B
made fun of
C
the best place to be
D
put in a particular order
4) Jack felt like a REJECT when no one chose him to be their lab partner. He worked by himself.
A
someone who is very smart
B
someone who is very popular
C
someone no one wants
D
a bad apple
5) Mary SEEMED very happy as she stared at her new computer. She smiled and jumped up and down.
A
created a false impression
B
used a lot of energy
C
gave the impression of
D
used a sewing machine
6) The surgeon had a SERIOUS look on his face as he entered the operating room. A person’s life was in his hands.
A
thoughtful and quiet
B
scary
C
happy go lucky
D
sad and angry
7) The witness gave a written STATEMENT to the police officers. It could be used in court to convict the bank robber.
A
a bank report on your accounts
B
a long list of her accomplishments
C
a retelling of what had happened
D
a fairy tale
8) My favorite part of Christmas is to select one of the different WRAPS we have for my parents' gifts.
A
a type of sandwich
B
a type of music
C
a type of paper
D
a type of salad
9) Larry was so nervous before the test that he SHIFTED back and forth in his seat. The teacher told him to sit still.
A
a gear lever on a car
B
made a change in position
C
changed one’s mind about something
D
a type of clothing
10) The children PRETENDED they were falling leaves in autumn and danced around the stage.
A
talked
B
sang
C
made believe
D
changed colors
11) It was APPARENT that the skinny dog with the matted fur needed a good home.
A
obvious by looking
B
very important
C
miserable and unfortunate
D
a little funny
12) After Jeanne’s mother gave her CONSENT to have the party at their home, the young girl went shopping for balloons and party hats.
A
money
B
a list of chores
C
permission
D
an opportunity
13) The Rodriguez family felt DESPAIR after they lost their home and their belongings in the tornado.
A
cold
B
much sadness
C
anger
D
had hopes
14) The deer tick, which is the size of a tiny poppy seed, is very hard to DETECT. You should carefully check your skin and clothes for this insect after spending time in the woods.
A
destroy
B
find
C
remove
D
look for
15) The newspaper reporter wanted to EXPOSE the truth about the dishonest politician.
A
show or tell something that was hidden
B
embarrass someone
C
bring outdoors
D
bring someone into court
16) Theresa was not afraid to EXPRESS her thoughts, even when she knew others would disagree with her.
A
try to get other people to agree with you
B
speak quickly
C
say how you feel
D
tell a friend
17) My mother was chosen to HEAD the department dealing with affordable housing.
A
investigate
B
educate
C
lead
D
create
18) This accident ILLUSTRATES what can happen when people do not pay attention to signs.
A
makes clear
B
confuses
C
questions
D
draws
19) His license was INVALID because it was missing his date of birth.
A
without power or authority
B
taken away
C
renewed
D
expired
20) The people in the neighborhood were concerned about the VACANT house at the end of the street. They thought it might be a source of trouble.
A
covered with graffiti
B
not lived in
C
badly in need of a paint job
D
with an overgrown lawn
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