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Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.lavishla•vish [‘la-vish]from Middle French lavasseadj1. given in large amounts2. having a very rich and expensive qualityverb1. giving or using in large amounts

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There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
B
Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
C
For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
D
According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

A
This morning, Shelly wore a pear of gloves to school.
B
I had a sandwich, some cheese, and a pear for lunch.
C
Eduardo ate all of the apple, but he did not like the pair.
D
Ravi noticed that the pair tree in the yard was in full bloom.
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Which homophone best completes the sentence?Though I prefer to eat fruit, I enjoy vegetables ________.

A
your
B
you’re
C
too
D
two
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Use the dictionary entry for lore to answer the question.lorelore [‘lor] nounfrom Old English leornian1. something that is taught2. something that is learned3. a body of tradition4. the space between the eye and the bill in a bird5. the space between the eye and the mouth in a reptile or fish

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Jasmine’s grandmother passed all of the family’s lore on to the younger generation.
B
The measurement of the lore told us exactly what bird species we had found on the island.
C
In his personal library, the retired gardener stored his handmade volumes of plant lore.
D
The lizard’s green lore was slightly darker in color than the rest of its face and body.
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A
central
B
extreme
C
interpose
D
disregard
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

A
The art teacher thought you’re drawing was exceptionally detailed.
B
Some of the neighbors just saw you’re dog running down the street.
C
I think you left your biology notebook on the bleachers yesterday.
D
If you want to finish the assignment, your going to need another pen.
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Which homophone best completes the sentence?________ not going to believe what I just heard about the principal.

A
Your
B
You’re
C
Its
D
It’s
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Which sentences contain possible synonyms for the word labyrinth? Select three answers.

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The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
B
It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.
C
Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.
D
Perhaps, Julian would not have gotten lost if he had brought a map or a compass.
E
After spending several days in the wilderness, the group of explorers was happy to be back home.
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Use the thesaurus entry for assess to answer the question.assessverbDefinition: to make a judgment about somethingSynonyms: appraise, judge, test, valueAntonyms: guess, ignore, neglect

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evaluate
B
decide
C
regard
D
apply
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Use the thesaurus entry for assess to answer the question.assessverbDefinition: to make a judgment about something;to impose a feeSynonyms: appraise, charge, fine, judge, test, valueAntonyms: guess, ignore, neglect, pardon

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appraise
B
charge
C
fine
D
test

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