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

Mr. Johnson EVALUATED which players would make it on the team by watching how skilled they were at practice. a)tested b) listed  c) kicked out 

When I was caught in the heavy rain, my clothes were SATURATED and completely soaking wet. a) dirty b) clean c) thoroughly wet

Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were STERILIZED and had no germs a) cleaned b)wrapped c) in the garbage

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

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

Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a PLETHORA of shoes in almost every color and every style. a)large amount b) small amount c) none

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

Mom spent all day working in the garden. She felt WEARY and just wanted to go to bed.  a) tired b) sick c) annoyed

Mara worried that the kids at school would make fun of her new glasses. She did not want to be MOCKED just for having poor vision.  a) admired b) teased c) hated

Liam was a good basketball player who YEARNED for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day  a) desired b) hated c) ate

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just HIDEOUS.” a)pretty b) soft c) unattractive

Expecting the kindergarten student to drive at 5 years old was just an ABSURD thought a)smart b) silly c) kind