Unit 1 Vocabulary and Grammar

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17 questions
Title: The Legend of the Lost Treasure

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In a small town called Maplewood, there lived two rival families: the Johnsons and the Smiths. Their feud had lasted for generations, and it was said that it all started over a treasure map that had been passed down through their ancestors. The map was rumored to lead to a hidden treasure, but many believed it was just a myth.
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One day, a letter arrived at the Johnson home. It was an authentic artifact from their deceased great-grandfather, who had been a treasure hunter. The letter contained clues about the treasure's location, and it also bestowed upon them a warning: "Beware the traps that could dismantle your dreams and the creatures that may lurk in the shadows."

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Excited but incredulous, the Johnson siblings, Lily and Jake, decided to follow the clues. They packed their backpacks and headed into the deep woods that surrounded their town. As they ventured deeper, the atmosphere grew grim, and they felt the weight of their family’s history pressing down on them.

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Suddenly, they stumbled upon a cave. The entrance looked ancient, with stones that seemed to erode with time. This was it—the treasure must be inside! But as they walked into the darkness, they heard a noise that made their hearts race. It sounded like something was lurking within the cave, possibly lethal.
With courage, they crept further inside, only to find a large bear! The bear looked hungry and ready to maul anything that came too close. They quickly remembered the warning from the letter. "Focus on the treasure, not the danger," Jake whispered.

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Using their wits, they decided to create a distraction. Lily started throwing rocks at the cave walls, making noise to draw the bear away. As the bear turned to investigate, they spotted a glimmer in the corner of the cave. There it was—the treasure!

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They quickly grabbed a chest filled with gold coins and jewels. It was a moment of triumph as they realized they had broken the curse of their families' feud. Instead of fighting over the treasure, they decided to honor their ancestors by sharing it with the entire town, paying homage to the legacy they had both inherited.
When they emerged from the cave, they were met with cheers from their fellow townspeople.

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The treasure had been found, but more importantly, the feud between the Johnsons and the Smiths was finally over. Maplewood had a new story to tell—a story of bravery, unity, and the adventure that would be remembered for generations to come.
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Which word from paragraph 2 means
"of undisputed origin; genuine

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What is a synonym for the word "feud" in paragraph 1?

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What does the word "bestowed" mean in paragraph 2?

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What is an antonym for the word "homage" in paragraph 6?

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What is the meaning of the word "erode" in paragraph 4?

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

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

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What is the definition of the word "dismantle" in paragraph 2?

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What is a synonym for the work "grim" in paragraph 3?

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Which of the following adverbs fits best in the blank in this sentence?

My uncle’s computer which was made in 1987 connects _______________ to the Internet.

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Read the following sentence and identify whether the underlined part is a subordinate clause or an independent clause.

"Although it was raining, the picnic continued."
This is a(n) _______ clause.
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Which of the following sentences contains a subordinate clause?

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Determine the type of sentence based on its structure (simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex):
"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
He lost his footing and fell down the steep hill.
compound
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
compound-complex
Taylor cleaned the kitchen, and she vacuumed the hallway because her mother was sick.
simple
When the quarterback dropped the ball on the snap, he scrambled to recover it.
complex
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What is the purpose of the following sentence?

"Can you believe how fast time flies?"

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What is the purpose of the following sentence?

"I can’t wait to see the new movie!"

This sentence is _______ .
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Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

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Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence:

"If you finish your homework, you can watch TV."

The subordinate clause in this sentence is: _______