Using Reference Resources

Question 1

The race through the desert was; it was too long and hot, and my shoes were too tight.

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C: grueling

Question 2

Which synonym changes "expensive" to a word with a positive connotation in the sentence "He lived a very expensive lifestyle"?

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A: lavish

Question 3

Some believe teens should never drink high-fructose juices; others think it is fine.

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A: argument

Question 4

I paddled my canoe onto the lake and took a deep breath of summer air.

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A: narrative

Question 5

Read the passage, then identify what type of writing it is.

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C: persuasive

Question 6

Does the word "vitally" have negative or positive connotations?

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B: positive

Question 7

What effect does the word “vitally” have on the passage?

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A: It emphasizes how important it is to learn a foreign language.

Question 8

What kind of words did the writer use to affect readers?

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D: words with strong negative and positive connotations

Question 9

I had a great time with therace that included an obstacle course section.

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B: challenging

Question 10

Which synonym changes "ordinary" to a word with a negative connotation in the sentence "She had a very ordinary day at school"?

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B: dull

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