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We were finding it difficult to DEVISE a method of getting water to the plants.
a) creating a plan that would work
b) finding a machine that is reliable
c) gathering scientific information
d) making it rain

The mayor STATED that he had to raise taxes because the village had gone broke paying for snow removal.
a) moved to another state
b) expressed in words
c) denied the need of raising taxes
d) resigned his job

Since the students were so well behaved on their class trip, the chaperones RELAXED some of the rules for the trip home.
a) went off by themselves
b) made the rules less strict
c) did away with all of the rules
d) let the students drive the bus

The class was on a RIGID schedule during the trip to New York City. There was no time for any unplanned activities.
a) not flexible
b) difficult to read
c) very long and boring
d) easy to make changes in

Gail went to the bank to TRANSFER money from her savings account into her checking account.
a) to change schools
b) to get change for a twenty dollar bill
c) to move money from one source to another
d) to withdraw money from the bank

Because he didn’t want to lose his allowance, the young boy was afraid to ADMIT to his father that he accidentally broke the neighbor’s window.
a) have something taken away
b) make a mistake
c) get angry
d) say that one did something wrong

The principal announced that the CHIEF reason for the school dress code was to build team spirit among the students.
a) easy to understand
b) only
c) neatest
d) most important

Luke refused to be paid to baby-sit his little sister. He said it was his DUTY to help care for her.
a) something that is not fun to do
b) a job or hobby
c) something that people should do because of who they are
d) a reward that people get instead of money

The CURIOUS young child looked under every rock to see what she might find there.
a) wanting to know
b) intelligent
c) hardworking
d) silly

Most of the meal was tasty, but the dessert was AWFUL.
a) too sweet
b) delicious
c) hard to swallow
d) very bad

The firefighters said that the CAUSE of the fire was an overturned candle.
a) a bad and dangerous beginning
b) something that makes something else happen
c) something that is unlucky
d) something small

Sydney’s my friend, so I EXPECT that she will lend me a few dollars since I forgot my lunch money.
a) hope for something
b) ask for something
c) think that something will happen
d) to be unsure

Before climbing up the mountain, we rested at its BASE and had a good meal.
a) small restaurant
b) office
c) the lowest part
d) safe place

I have nobody to BLAME but myself for forgetting that the library book should have been returned two weeks ago.
a) punish for a mistake
b) say who did something wrong
c) not remembering something important
d) remind

The social studies test wasn’t that hard. I just had to remember some dates and FACTS.
a) a few years
b) things that people argue about
c) experiments
d) information that is definitely true

We tried to PAIR her with a girl of equal ability.
a) slow
b) put against
c) match
d) help

We were prepared for a MAJOR snowstorm, but it never happened.
a) make believe
b) military
c) possible
d) large

His final answer was much better than his INITIAL one.
a) first
b) longest
c) shortest
d) foolish

It is foolish to IGNORE the warnings we are given about smoking.
a) make fun of
b) disagree with
c) not pay attention to
d) question

It is very NATURAL to be a little nervous when going to visit the doctor.
a) childlike
b) foolish
c) normal
d) wrong

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