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Unit 5 Vocabulary and Grammar

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20 questions
Reading a Book on a Rainy Day
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As the rain pattered against the windowpane, I settled into my favorite armchair, ready to immerse myself in a captivating book. The dismal weather outside seemed to abate my restlessness, and I couldn't wait to acquire new knowledge and insights from the pages before me.
2.
Just as I was about to begin reading, my capricious neighbor, a self-proclaimed braggart, knocked on my door, eager to conjure up a conversation. Mustering my best hospitable smile, I welcomed him in, hoping the interaction would be brief.

3.
To my dismay, the ensuing discussion proved to be quite grueling, as my neighbor rambled on about his exuberant adventures. I politely tried to steer the conversation back to my book, but his capricious nature made it difficult to find an opportune moment to excuse myself.

4.
Eventually, the rain began to subside, and I was able to return to my reading, grateful for the solace it provided. As I delved into the pages, I found myself transported to a world of wonder, where the worries of the day seemed to abate, and I could acquire a deeper understanding of the story unfolding before me.
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Which word means "friendly or inviting to strangers or to guests" in paragraph 2?

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What is the definition of grueling in paragraph 3?

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What is a synonym for the word "exuberant" in paragraph 3?

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What word means "happen or occur afterward as a result" in paragraph 4?

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What does "dismal" mean in paragraph 1?

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What is a synonym for "conjure" in paragraph 2?

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What word in paragraph 3 means "sudden or unaccountable changes in mood or behavior"?

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What is a synonym for the word "braggart" in paragraph 2?

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Which word means "to buy or obtain for oneself"?

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What does "abate" mean in paragraph 4?

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'She finished her homework and went to bed.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'He sang as he walked home.'

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Which sentence contains a relative clause?

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Find the main clause in: 'After the movie ended, we went for pizza.'

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Which type of clause expresses a complete thought?

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What type of clause does not express a complete thought?

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Which type of clause functions as an adjective to a noun?

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Which type of clause starts with a subordinating conjunction?

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What type of clause can stand alone as a sentence?

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Which type of clause can act as an adverb in a sentence?