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25 Cards in this Set
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Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.
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A)things put down
B)things shot forward C)things hurt D)things broken |
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The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education.
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A)silliness
B)thoughtlessness C)wisdom D)negligence |
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Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru
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A)geographers
B)scvangers C)victims D)conquerors |
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A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes
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A)senior citizen
B)man C)pilot D)detective |
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Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events.
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A)competition with two events
B)competition with eight events C)competition with ten events D)competition with five events |
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Debilitating illnesses include Lou Gehrig's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis
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A)energizing
B)strengthening C)weakening D)improving |
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A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around.
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A)airplane
B)huge statue C)woman D)torch |
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Marjoram, such as lavender, can be very soothing and relaxing.
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A)candle
B)aromatic herb C)flower D)crayon |
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Larceny, such as stealing a car, can cause you to spend a lot of time in jail.
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A)murder
B)bravery C)theft D)conflict |
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Kayla indulges her daughter in many ways - buying her everything she asks for, taking her everywhere she wants to go, and letting her do whatever she wants.
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A)takes away
B)hurts C)punishes D)spoils |
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This summer we needed to move the pigs to their new pen. The old sow stubbornly refused to move. The old aphorism, "pig-headed," sure described her.
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A)saying
B)falsehood C)forgery D)untruth |
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Samantha is so querulous, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes.
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A)ugly
B)whining C)pleasant D)hateful |
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The dark clouds were a caveat of the coming storm. It was not the only warning we received. The town tornado alarm sounded soon after and gave us enough notice to seek shelter.
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A)warning
B)keep C)withdrawal D)celebration |
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There were many diminutive items in the dollhouse including tiny chairs, petite beds, and little pictures.
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A)small
B)huge C)large D)average |
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A lass, such as my little sister, likes to play with dolls and have tea parties.
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A)old lady
B)young boy C)young girl D)small dog |
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An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build.
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A)coal mine
B)large building C)steel D)concrete wall |
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Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever.
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A)life experiences
B)families C)vacations D)Spring Break |
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The light from the flashlight was seen through translucent objects, such as tracing paper and liquid in a glass, but it was not completely clear.
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A)see through
B)thick C)solid D)dark |
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Julie has many culinary talents - cooking an incredible meatloaf and cooking an amazing chicken.
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A)of science
B)of math C)of medicine D)of cooking |
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Samantha is so querulous, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes.
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A)pleasant
B)ugly C)whining D)hateful |
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Catastrophic events include the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and earthquakes.
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A)fun
B)wonderful C)happy D)disastrous |
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The reporters were allowed to query the actress, such as asking her to tell us about her new movie, but they were not allowed to ask questions about her personal life.
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A)question
B)particle C)attack D)slap |
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Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows.
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A)actor or performer
B)fans C)audience members D) Baseball Players |
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The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night.
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A)injury
B)plans C)headaches D)goals |
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Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests.
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A)catastrophes
B)communities C)small areas D)prisons |
