The lost campers swelteredin the heat of the desert sun.
ate
burned
slept
sunbathed
2. Multiple Choice
1.5 minutes
1 pt
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
fantasy, dream
disastrous, awful
extremely happy
3. Multiple Choice
1.5 minutes
1 pt
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
hungry
thirsty
sleepy
4. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Does this word have a positive or negative sound to it? She was the mastermind behind our most successful class fundraiser ever.
positive
both
negative
none
5. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
Pleased
Surprised
Frustrated
Disgusted
6. Multiple Choice
1.5 minutes
1 pt
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
skilled
beginner
professional
7. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
dangerous
wet
muddy
foggy
8. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
qualified
rejected
observed
away
9. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day. What does gloomy mean?
sunny
cloudy
bright
10. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
continue
change
help
swim
11. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.