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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

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 salad
d) a type of paper

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 retelling of what had happened
c) a fairy tale
d) a long list of her accomplishments

The surgeon had a SERIOUS look on his face as he entered the operating room. A person’s life was in his hands.
a) sad and angry
b) happy go lucky
c) thoughtful and quiet
d) scary

Mary SEEMED very happy as she stared at her new computer. She smiled and jumped up and down.
a) gave the impression of
b) used a sewing machine
c) used a lot of energy
d) created a false impression

Jack felt like a REJECT when no one chose him to be their lab partner. He worked by himself.
a) someone who is very popular
b) someone who is very smart
c) someone no one wants
d) a bad apple

Jill RANKED the teams in her softball league from best to worst. Her team was number 1.
a) made fun of
b) put in a particular order
c) a position in the Navy
d) the best place to be

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) capable of being carried
b) heavy and hard to move
c) empty
d) full of games

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

The children PRETENDED they were falling leaves in autumn and danced around the stage.
a) made believe
b) changed colors
c) talked
d) sang

It was APPARENT that the skinny dog with the matted fur needed a good home.
a) obvious by looking
b) miserable and unfortunate
c) very important
d) a little funny

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) permission
b) money
c) a list of chores
d) an opportunity

The Rodriguez family felt DESPAIR after they lost their home and their belongings in the tornado.
a) anger
b) had hopes
c) cold
d) much sadness

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) look for
b) find
c) remove
d) destroy

The newspaper reporter wanted to EXPOSE the truth about the dishonest politician.
a) show or tell something that was hidden
b) bring someone into court
c) embarrass someone
d) bring outdoors

Theresa was not afraid to EXPRESS her thoughts, even when she knew others would disagree with her.
a) tell a friend
b) try to get other people to agree with you
c) say how you feel
d) speak quickly

My mother was chosen to HEAD the department dealing with affordable housing.
a) educate
b) create
c) investigate
d) lead

This accident ILLUSTRATES what can happen when people do not pay attention to signs.
a) draws
b) makes clear
c) questions
d) confuses

His license was INVALID because it was missing his date of birth.
a) without power or authority
b) expired
c) renewed
d) taken away

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) with an overgrown lawn
d) badly in need of a paint job

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