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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the word understatement mean in the sentence below?
To describe that hilarious comedian as amusing is an understatement.
comparison
false advertising
huge exaggeration
overly mild statement
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the word veered mean in the sentence below?
The sailboat veered off course in the gusting wind.
tipped over
moved quickly
steered correctly
changed direction
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the word skeptical mean in the sentence below?
Haley was skeptical that the basketball shoes would make her jump that much higher.
doubtful
fearful
hopeful
thankful
- 4. Multiple Choice
\What does the word anonymous mean in the sentence below?
The donor of the generous gift to the food bank wishes to remain anonymous.
familiar
helpful
important
unnamed
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the word emulate mean in the sentence below?
Brian wishes to emulate the fine performance of his violin teacher.
learn from
strive to equal
compete with
improve upon
- 6. Multiple Choice
Pilot is to airplane as astronaut is to
moon
flying
spacecraft
outer space
- 7. Multiple Choice
Famous is to unknown as dreary is to
generous
imaginary
interesting
sleepy
- 8. Multiple Choice
Astonish is to surprise as provide is to
deny
include
shock
supply
- 9. Multiple Choice
Clear is to murky as brief is to
distant
foggy
lengthy
miniature
- 10. Multiple Choice
Corn is to cob as pea is to
beans
green
pod
vegetable
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