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  • We needed a fun diversion after working on our difficult history essays for three straight hours.
    a distraction
    a secret plan
    a bad idea
    a hard task
  • Even though I missed most of the movie, I caught the gist of the plot.
    specific scene
    wrong details
    secret ending
    main idea
  • The plan will be under close scrutiny by the board before they approve the funding.
    total neglect
    quick glance
    random guess
    careful observation
  • Do not squander your time during study hall if you want to finish your homework early.
    waste
    save up
    work hard
    use wisely
  • After the fight, the two friends worked hard to reconcile their differences and play together.
    make up
    stay angry
    ignore the past
    run away
  • The final project instructions were so comprehensive that we knew exactly what the teacher expected daily.
    very confusing
    covering everything
    slightly incorrect
    quite short
  • The baby bird was vulnerable because it had no nest to protect it from the wind.
    well hidden
    very fast
    strong and safe
    easy to hurt
  • The author used the first chapter as an exposition to explain the setting and characters.
    the secret plot
    the ending scene
    background info
    a funny joke
  • The news of the team being cut did devastate the players who practiced all summer long.
    make happy
    build up slowly
    ignore easily
    crush or ruin
  • The villain in the story is infamous for being mean to everyone he meets daily.
    well-known for bad
    hard to see
    famous for good
    very shy
  • Wearing safety goggles during the chemistry lab is mandatory for every single student in class.
    highly suggested
    very rare
    optional
    required
  • The science fair project was meant to generate electricity using only a few simple materials.
    lose track
    break down
    create or produce
    hide well
  • The meaning of the old poem was obscure because it used many very difficult words.
    easy to see
    common to hear
    very clear
    hard to understand
  • What is your rationale for choosing to write your essay about the history of space?
    funny story
    reason or logic
    random guess
    secret plan
  • Sarah felt ambivalent about the field trip because she was excited but also missed her dog.
    having mixed feelings
    extremely bored
    totally confused
    very happy
  • The team felt pure elation when they finally scored the winning goal in the final minute.
    extreme anger
    deep sadness
    great happiness
    total confusion
  • Putting ice on his swollen ankle helped alleviate the pain after the tough soccer game today.
    increase intensity
    make easier
    hide completely
    cause more damage
  • Each student took their respective seat as the teacher began to pass out the tests.
    random ones
    the wrong ones
    belonging to each
    the front rows
  • The implication of his silence was that he did not agree with our new plan.
    loud noise
    secret word
    suggested effect
    clear choice
  • It would mortify me if I tripped and fell while walking across the graduation stage.
    make happy
    embarrass deeply
    give courage
    keep calm
  • Eating a healthy breakfast every morning is beneficial for staying focused during your morning math class.
    helpful
    time-consuming
    expensive
    harmful
  • The nurse tried to pacify the crying child by giving him a soft, warm blanket.
    make angry
    calm down
    wake up
    ignore him
  • The temperature in the gym tends to fluctuate, making it sometimes very cold or very hot.
    stay warm
    change often
    stay steady
    rise slowly
  • The accident was a traumatic event that the students will remember for a very long time.
    small and quiet
    quite happy
    very upsetting
    funny to watch
  • It will infuriate the teacher if you continue to talk while she is giving directions.
    make happy
    help greatly
    calm down
    make very angry
  • If you hit me, I am not going to retaliate because I want to stay out of trouble.
    say sorry
    hit back
    walk away
    cry loudly
  • These student projects exemplify the hard work and creativity we have seen all year long.
    hide the truth
    break the rules
    serve as examples
    change the goal
  • Scratching the mosquito bite will only exacerbate the itching and make it last much longer.
    fix the pain
    calm it down
    make it worse
    ignore it
  • The evidence you provided for your argument is valid and helps support your main point.
    logical and true
    totally false
    quite boring
    very weak
  • We need to interpret the poem to understand what the poet really meant by those words.
    copy the words
    skip the lines
    explain the meaning
    read very fast
  • Basketball is a prevalent sport in our school, with almost every student playing in leagues.
    new today
    very rare
    common
    hard to find
  • From my perspective, the game was fair because the referee made the same calls both ways.
    the final score
    the team name
    point of view
    the rule book
  • We attribute our team's victory to the extra practice sessions we held every single Saturday morning.
    copy the style
    forget the reason
    explain the cause
    hide the secret
  • Please make sure all your comments are pertinent to the discussion about the science project.
    very funny
    related to the topic
    totally random
    quite short
  • Running a summer car wash was a lucrative way for the team to raise money.
    time-consuming
    not worth it
    making good money
    very difficult
  • She was very diligent about her chores and always finished them before she played outside.
    quite messy
    hard-working
    always confused
    very lazy
  • Our science project was deficient because we forgot to include the required labels and color codes.
    quite expensive
    highly creative
    very perfect
    lacking parts
  • The directions were very explicit, so we knew exactly which steps to follow for success.
    hard to find
    hidden away
    very clear
    mostly wrong
  • The prize serves as an incentive for students to read more books over the summer break.
    bad consequence
    extra work
    reward or motive
    simple chore
  • My perception of the math test changed once I realized I actually knew the answers.
    the test score
    a teacher grade
    how you see it
    a math rule
  • Does the author imply that the character is going to run away in the next chapter?
    hide forever
    hint at
    say directly
    tell loudly
  • The team tried hard but eventually had to succumb to the other team's amazing speed.
    win quickly
    fight back
    give in
    stay strong
  • As a complete cynic, Leo refused to believe the teacher really meant to give us extra credit.
    someone who cheats
    a hopeful person
    someone who doubts
    a happy student
  • The young actor began to falter during his lines because he was feeling very nervous.
    lose confidence
    run quickly
    smile brightly
    speak loudly
  • He gave his homework a cursory look before rushing out the door to meet his friends.
    total waste
    quick and rushed
    deep and thoughtful
    slow and careful
  • The teacher made an arbitrary decision to change seats, which surprised everyone in the classroom today.
    carefully planned
    based on whim
    logically argued
    very fair
  • The indolent student refused to do any of the extra credit work throughout the year.
    very busy
    lazy
    quite active
    highly focused
  • The principal issued a punitive measure after the student broke the school's technology rules.
    meant to punish
    quite rewarding
    very helpful
    kind and fair
  • As a proponent of the new rule, he argued that it would make the school safer.
    a neutral judge
    a random person
    someone against
    someone in favor
  • He learned a new technique for drawing shadows that made his art look very professional.
    a method
    a tool
    a rule
    a mistake
  • He tried to feign sickness so he could stay home and play video games all day.
    pretend
    tell truth
    work hard
    walk away
  • We can derive the answer by looking at the clues provided in the last paragraph.
    throw away
    get from a source
    make up randomly
    hide inside
  • It sounds implausible that a dog could actually learn how to play the piano perfectly.
    unlikely to be true
    quite common
    very obvious
    very simple
  • The two rivals showed clear animosity toward each other during the entire basketball game last night.
    friendly teasing
    great respect
    shared interest
    strong dislike
  • Marcus faced a difficult dilemma when he had to choose between two equally fun weekend events.
    an easy win
    a boring day
    a simple task
    a tough choice
  • That old computer is now obsolete because it cannot run any of the new programs.
    highly expensive
    very modern
    no longer useful
    quite powerful
  • Someone tried to sabotage our project by erasing all the data we saved yesterday afternoon.
    help succeed
    ruin on purpose
    clean up
    make better
  • Please verify that your answer is correct by checking your work before turning it in.
    guess again
    confirm/check
    skip it
    throw away
  • We need to formulate a plan to win the game before the referee blows the whistle.
    forget ideas
    create or build
    change quickly
    throw away
  • We decided to isolate the chemical sample so we could test it without any interference.
    mix together
    break apart
    throw away
    set apart
  • The student provided a credible excuse for being late, backed by a note from his doctor.
    very strange
    believable
    completely false
    hard to understand
  • The math tutor will demonstrate how to solve the problem by walking us through the steps.
    hide away
    ignore errors
    show how
    forget quickly
  • There was so much turmoil in the classroom that nobody could hear the teacher's instructions.
    total silence
    order and calm
    great focus
    confusion and chaos
  • The teacher read an excerpt from the novel to get us interested in the main character.
    the whole book
    the author title
    a small part
    the ending page
  • It is hard to give an approximate time for the hike, but it usually takes two hours.
    exact moment
    close estimate
    final goal
    random guess
  • I need to ponder the question for a minute before I provide my final answer today.
    ignore facts
    think deeply
    forget quickly
    guess fast
  • Scientists use computers to simulate how the weather might change over the next few years.
    create real
    copy or mimic
    ignore facts
    destroy fully
  • Some older students try to intimidate the younger kids, but the school has strict rules.
    make friends
    frighten
    help out
    ignore completely
  • The teacher tried to elicit a response by asking the class a very interesting question.
    hide well
    draw out
    force away
    keep secret
  • The new tablet is a great innovation that helps us take better notes in class.
    a broken part
    a simple chore
    an old tool
    a new idea
  • There was a dearth of volunteers for the school dance, so we had to recruit more people.
    a shortage
    a great need
    a large amount
    a hidden stash
  • Our coach agreed to mediate the argument between the two players so they could play.
    take a side
    help settle a fight
    start a fight
    walk away
  • His explanation was so incoherent that nobody in the room understood what he was saying.
    very clear
    not logical
    quite funny
    extremely smart
  • We need tangible evidence, like photos or videos, to prove that our project was successful.
    fake ideas
    vague guesses
    hidden clues
    touchable proof
  • She finally found her niche in the theater department, where she loves to design costumes.
    a perfect place
    a large room
    a secret club
    a bad spot
  • Building a bridge out of only toothpicks is not a feasible plan for the school project.
    very expensive
    possible to do
    totally forbidden
    very easy
  • The referee must remain impartial so that the game is fair for both of the teams.
    quite angry
    very biased
    fair and neutral
    always helpful
  • The teacher began to digress from the lesson when she started telling stories about her cats.
    stay focused
    wander off topic
    speak clearly
    ask questions
  • Let's look at a hypothetical situation where we have an unlimited budget for our club.
    based on theory
    past event
    totally real
    very dangerous
  • The artist used a light blue to contrast with the dark red in his painting today.
    blend colors
    match perfectly
    create light
    show differences
  • You could jeopardize your chances of winning if you don't study for the final test.
    make certain
    put at risk
    help out
    win easily
  • The word 'stubborn' has a negative connotation, while 'determined' sounds much more positive and respectful.
    suggested meaning
    spelling rule
    dictionary label
    exact definition
  • We need to evaluate the quality of these books before we add them to the library.
    hide carefully
    buy quickly
    judge the value
    throw away
  • The historical painting helped depict what life looked like in this town many years ago.
    hide the secret
    change the truth
    ignore the past
    show or describe
  • The principal had to intercede to help the two students resolve their disagreement during lunch.
    ignore facts
    step in to help
    stay away
    argue loudly
  • The directions were redundant, so we were told the same information three different times today.
    very important
    short and clear
    unnecessary repetition
    quite helpful
  • The teacher and students have a great rapport, which makes the classroom a fun place.
    a secret plan
    a bad attitude
    a long meeting
    good relationship
  • The loud music in the hallway might detract from the focus needed during our quiet reading.
    boost the energy
    keep the same
    add to support
    pull away from
  • Since the art supply store was closed, we chose an alternative way to paint our posters.
    secret plan
    another option
    wrong choice
    difficult path
  • We need to come up with a viable plan that will actually work for our budget.
    very silly
    possible to do
    too expensive
    never done
  • During science class, Maya carefully analyzed the experiment results before deciding what the data suggested.
    guess the answer
    study something closely
    ignore the details
    forget the facts
  • The argument between the two friends began to escalate after they started shouting at each other.
    stop suddenly
    stay the same
    slow down
    become worse
  • There was some dissent among the students who did not want to change the class rules.
    quiet thinking
    great excitement
    total agreement
    disagreement
  • During science class, Maya carefully analyzed the experiment results before deciding what the data suggested.
    ignore the details
    guess the answer
    study something closely
    forget the facts
  • If you bend the plastic ruler, it will distort the way the numbers look to you.
    twist out of shape
    keep perfect
    make very clear
    measure correctly
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