Wordly Wise Test Lesson 12 - Julie McNamara | Library

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. The tempestuous debate lasted for three hours.

tiresome

wild

lukewarm

confusing

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. Newscasters predicted there'd be a rebellion against the new sales tax.

opposition

agreement

law

speech

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. The library restricts borrowing to five books.

prohibits

charges

limits

encourages

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. It seldom snows in that part of the country.

frequently

never

repeatedly

rarely

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. We are studying Julia de Burgos, a notable poet.

musical

outstanding

unknown

early

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Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. Albert Einstein dedicated his life to science.

sacrificed

donated

devoted

introduced

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Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The walk through Redwood National Park stimulated Mr. Lew's senses.

excited

irritated

developed

dulled

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Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. Rain is overdue for this time of the year.

late

early

heavy

light

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Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The school dictates the rules in our classroom.

follows

invents

determines

remembers

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Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The speaker was in favor of the overthrow of the electoral college.

expansion

destruction

preservation

revision

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Someone who is convalescing might be

enjoying a school vacation.

getting over the flu.

having a relaxing weekend.

taking college courses through the Internet.

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A rebel is

someone who lives in the Northeast.

a revolutionary war.

a government official.

someone opposed to certain rules.

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Land that is dedicated as a nature preserve is

named for a nature preserve.

located near a nature preserve.

set aside for use as a nature preserve.

for sale as a nature preserve.

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Our flashlights failed to penetrate the fog. This means that

we could not throw our flashlights very far.

the flashlights failed to shine deep through the fog.

the batteries failed because of the dampness.

the light shone right through the fog.

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Which is an example of a portrait?

a photograph of Mt. McKinley

a painting of Martha Washington

a miniature sculpture of the Taj Mahal

a biography of Frederick Douglass

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A tempest is

an angry state of mind.

a moderate climate.

a violent storm.

a defeat in the government.

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Ashleigh had an unusual upbringing. This means that

she grew up in unusual circumstances.

she had a way of bringing up unusual ideas.

she had an unusual imagination.

she had an unusual way of bringing up her children.

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Nicole's questions exasperated her brother. He said,

"Let's check the encyclopedia."

"I'm afraid I don't know that answers."

"Just be quiet for a while, will you?"

"Let's figure that out together."

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What happens when a dictator rules a country?

There is a lot of paperwork.

No one else has a say in the government.

The government has more work to do.

Everyone has an equal say in the government.

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The Mexicans overthrew Spain's rule. They

were grateful to be ruled by Spain.

complained about the Spanish.

ended Spain's control over their country.

welcomed Spain's rule.

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Which of the following could be dictated?

the leader of a country

the population of a country

a letter

a computer

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Which of the following messages is a restriction?

"This trail goes to Silver Lake."

"Restrooms can be found at the picnic sites."

"Ask about times for daily nature walks."

"Don't bring dogs in the park."

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What do rebellious children do?

refuse to obey their parents

make a lot of speeches

read books about government

enjoy active games

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Nick's membership fees are long overdue. This means that

they over overpriced.

he did not pay them on time.

it is almost time for them to be paid.

he always pays his dues on time.

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An exasperating situation is one that

makes you feel excited and interested

makes you want it to last a long time.

puzzles you.

leaves you feeling annoyed and irritated.

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A park bench was dedicated to my aunt. This means that

it was given to her.

it was sold to her.

it has her name on it for all to see.

it was brought by a shipping company.

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Many colonies overthrow their governments overseas. To overthrow means

to earn more money.

to ask for betting living conditions.

to escape.

to defeat.

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What can you use to penetrate a tomato?

salt

a hot pan

a pizza

a knife

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The yearbook club rebelled against the rules of the bossy president. The club

forgot to pay their dues.

refused to obey the president's rules.

elected a new president.

respected and obeyed their president.