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Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.

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✔ to kill animals illegally; to kill animals illegally; Old French

Question 2

Which definition of poach is being used in this sentence? “She poached an egg for breakfast.”

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Question 3

Which definition of poach is being used in this sentence? “My sister poached my favorite sweater.”

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Question 4

Use the dictionary entry to choose the sentence in which cantankerous is used correctly.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The cantankerous old man did not want children to play on his lawn.

Question 5

Use the drop-down menus to identify the definition of humble used in each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 2. (adj.) simple; He was not ashamed of his humble background, even when he became successful: 2. (adj.) simple; The cruel king hoped to humble his enemies in the battle: 3. (verb) to humiliate or lower someone; Accepting her award, the humble celebrity said her success was all due to her mother: 1. (adj.) modest, not proud

Question 6

Read the thesaurus entry for "humble." Then use the drop-down menus to pick the best synonym for each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ modest; He was not ashamed of his humble background, even when he became successful.: modest; Accepting her award, the humble celebrity said her success was all due to her mother.: down-to-earth

Question 7

Use the drop-down menus to identify the definition of hurdle used in each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 2. (noun) a barrier runners must leap over; The runners passed over each hurdle in a flash: 2. (noun) a barrier runners must leap over; 4. (verb) to jump over; 1. (noun) something in someone's way

Question 8

Based on the thesaurus entry and the context of the sentence, use the drop-down menus to choose the best synonym for "hurdle" in each sentence. Use an online search engine to find a trusted online dictionary, then search and check the synonym definitions.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ barrier; The runners passed over each hurdle in a flash.: barrier; problem

Question 9

Use the drop-down menus and the dictionary entries to choose the right word for each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ except; I liked all the chocolates the raspberry cream.: except; From their whispers and suspicious behavior, I was able to that my parents were giving me a surprise party.: infer; She wrote the thank-you note on her best .: stationery; The wind blew the paper plates everywhere, but it did not the picnic table.: affect

Question 10

Use the drop-down menus and thesaurus entries to choose the right synonym for each easily confused word.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ hint; My father constantly alludes to upcoming birthday presents.: hint; The zebra was able to elude the chasing lion - this time.: escape

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