Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
Reading and Writing
2. In the sentence "The detective scrutinized the evidence carefully," what does "scrutinized"
mean?
a) ignored
b) examined closely
c) destroyed
d) organized
3. "The orchestra's performance was cacophonous." What does "cacophonous" most likely
mean?
a) harmonious
b) loud and unpleasant
c) quiet and soothing
d) skilled and precise
4. What does the word "agile" mean in the sentence "The cheetah is an agile predator"?
a) slow
b) clumsy
c) quick and nimble
d) sleepy
5. "The old house had a musty smell." What does "musty" most likely mean?
a) fresh
b) clean
c) dirty
d) stale and damp
6. "The teacher's diatribe lasted for twenty minutes." What does "diatribe" mean?
a) brief explanation
b) angry speech
c) calm discussion
d) friendly conversation
8. "She felt a sense of trepidation before her job interview." What does "trepidation" most
likely mean?
a) excitement
b) boredom
c) fear or anxiety
d) confidence
9. "The company's success was largely attributable to its innovative approach." What does
"attributable" mean?
a) impossible to determine
b) due to
c) irrelevant
d) temporary
11. "The mountain peak was shrouded in mist." What does "shrouded" mean?
a) exposed
b) covered
c) colorful
d) empty
12. "The chef's culinary skills were unmatched." What does "culinary" mean?
a) artistic
b) musical
c) cooking-related
d) athletic
13. "His demeanor suggested that he was not pleased." What does "demeanor" mean?
a) physical appearance
b) way of speaking
c) behavior or attitude
d) intelligence
15. "The charity event was a resounding success." What does "resounding" mean?
a) quiet
b) echoing
c) small
d) boring
16. "The politician's speech was replete with promises." What does "replete" mean?
a) lacking
b) filled or well-supplied
c) clear
d) truthful
17. "The judge's verdict was unequivocal." What does "unequivocal" mean?
a) uncertain
b) vague
c) clear and definite
d) changeable
18. "His decision was fraught with risk." What does "fraught" mean?
a) filled with
b) empty of
c) ignorant of
d) uninterested in
19. "Her effervescent personality brightened the room." What does "effervescent" mean?
a) dull
b) sparkling and lively
c) sleepy
d) rude
20. "His obnoxious behavior was unacceptable." What does "obnoxious" mean?
a) polite
b) irritating and offensive
c) friendly
d) helpful
Part 3: Enumerate the kinds of informational text
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