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Question 10 • 2026 Summer 305 ELA/ESOL CR_Grade 8

Read the following thesaurus entry.humble adjective Definition: not acting superiorSynonyms: shy, down-to-earth, modest, low in rankAntonyms: aggressive, confident, boastful

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A
Humble Pluto was once considered a planet, but is now only a dwarf planet.
B
The humble child sat by herself in the corner of the room.
C
The experience will surely humble most individuals.
D
His humble attitude made it easy for everyone to like him.

Explanation

“Humble” means not acting superior, or being modest. In choice D, his humble attitude makes him easy to like, which suggests he does not act as though he is better than others. Choice C uses “humble” as a verb, not an adjective.

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