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The hunter pulled an arrow quickly from the quiver on his back. In this sentence, the word quiver means
a) a case for holding objects shot with a bow.
b) to shake or move with trembling motions.
c) a camping pack filled with extra water.
d) to move quickly and quietly in the woods.

The creek wound around the forest. The meaning of the word wound in this sentence is
a) lost
b) hurt
c) cut
d) turned

Zoey sat on the left side of her best friend, who sat beside Doug. Which sentence uses the same definition of the word left as the sentence ?
a) The magician held a coin in his left hand.
b) Early morning, Jack left for his vacation.
c) There was nothing left inside the house.
d) Claire left her room clean and spotless.

I wish I could see what is in the safe, but I don't know how to open it. Which sentence uses the same definition of the word safe?
a) The manager forgot the combination to the safe.
b) Helmets and pads keep the football players safe.
c) My family locks the doors at night to feel safe.
d) The umpire called the runner safe at home plate.

The cowboy spurred the horse to chase after the stray cows. In this sentence, the word spurred means
a) a pointed device.
b) a railroad branch
c) to put spurs on
d) to urge to action

I almost lost the check that my parents gave me to pay for the book sale. Which sentence uses the same definition of the word check?
a) The teacher was able to check the homework quickly and give out the grades.
b) My dad looked sad when he wrote a check to pay the electric bill.
c) The students switched papers, so they could check each other's answers.
d) After you sweep the patio, you can check that chore off your list.

We drank so much lemonade that I had to refill the pitcher 4 times. What is the meaning of the word pitcher in the sentence
a) a type of lemon
b) a photograph or drawing
c) a person who throws a baseball
d) a container for drinks

Kenna likes to bow to the audience after the play is over. Which definition represents the meaning of bow as used in the sentence
a) to bend or curve downward
b) to incline the head or body to acknowledge applause
c) a weapon used to propel an arrow
d) a knot formed by doubling a ribbon or string into two or more loops

The beams from the sun made the diamond sparkle. Beams mean?
a) widest parts
b) planks of wood
c) bright smiles
d) rays of light

As she collected her prize money, Kayla could not believe her stroke of luck. Stroke means?
a) a movement of a pen or pencil.
b) a blow from a fist or hammer.
c) a sudden or chance happening.
d) a gentle and soothing touch

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