Talia preferred the red shirt because she likes red more than yellow or blue. The word preferred means: a) would rather have b) washed c) does not want

As Jake struggled to solve the problems on the test, it became apparent that he had not spent enough time studying. The word apparent means: a) sad b) clear c)mysterious

Maria noticed that Mrs. Linn's curtains were still closed. Maria thought that was peculiar because Mrs. Linn always opened her curtains in the morning. The word peculiar means: a) odd b) good c) stupid

Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children. The word portion means: a) parts b) plates c) desserts

Michael's mother asked him to pick some peaches. He went out to the orchard. The word orchard means: a) fruit stand b) grove of fruit trees c) store

Mara checked her numbers one last time. She wanted her report to be accurate so that her boss would know she had done a good job. The word accurate means: a) correct b) exciting c) interesting

My mom would not permit me to ride my bike to the store. However, she would let my older sister ride her bike to the store. The word permit means: a) allow b) ask c) help

Jenny told me about the movie she saw, but she did not reveal the ending because she knew I was going to see it too. The word reveal means: a) change b) hide c) tell

The severe weather caused many roads to close. School was cancelled and everyone stayed indoors. The word severe means: a) snowy b) harsh c) pleasant

After about an hour, the fireman concluded his talk by reminding everyone to check their smoke alarms as soon as they got home. The word concluded means: a) began b) continued c) ended

Susan reduced the amount of paper she was using by always remembering to use both sides of each piece. The word reduced means: a) increased b) decreased c) added to

What an extraordinary day we had! First we found buried treasure in the backyard and then we were interviewed on television! The word extraordinary means: a) interesting b) amazing c) unremarkable

Dr. Calles had worked for years on the project. He had done a considerable amount of research and felt ready to present his work at the conference. The word considerable means: a) small b) medium c) large