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1. It was a sad and haunting 1. It was a sad and haunting strainstrain that met that met our ears as we entered the old theater. There our ears as we entered the old theater. There was a beauty in the voice that we’d never was a beauty in the voice that we’d never forget. This would be a special concert.forget. This would be a special concert.

What does “strain” mean in the context of the What does “strain” mean in the context of the selection?selection?

a. efforta. effortb. injuryb. injuryc. melodyc. melodyd. filterd. filter

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C. melodyC. melody

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2. I want you to 2. I want you to weighweigh his words carefully. He his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.quite ring true about the candidate.

What does “weigh” mean in the context of the What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?selection?

a. to measure the massa. to measure the massb. to put pressure on a scaleb. to put pressure on a scalec. to think aboutc. to think aboutd. to be importantd. to be important

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C. to think about itC. to think about it

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3. Michael is an 3. Michael is an ardent ardent supporter of his supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing.knows what he’s doing.

What does “ardent” mean in the context of the What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?selection?

a. olda. oldb. intelligentb. intelligentc. foolishc. foolishd. very strongd. very strong

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d. Very strongd. Very strong

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4. The signal from the cable is too strong for 4. The signal from the cable is too strong for our television. We’ll have to use a filter to our television. We’ll have to use a filter to attenuateattenuate it. it.

When you attenuate something, you When you attenuate something, you _______________._______________.

a. watch it carefullya. watch it carefullyb. take good care of itb. take good care of itc. make it be lessc. make it be lessd. get past itd. get past it

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d. to get past itd. to get past it

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5. “If you knew the 5. “If you knew the gravitygravity of the situation, of the situation, you wouldn’t be laughing,” Mr. Farmer you wouldn’t be laughing,” Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn’t have to say more to said quietly. He didn’t have to say more to get everyone’s attention.get everyone’s attention.

What does “gravity” mean in this context?What does “gravity” mean in this context? a. a force that draws different objects toward a. a force that draws different objects toward each othereach other

b. seriousnessb. seriousnessc. humorc. humord. enjoyable, or comfortabled. enjoyable, or comfortable

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b. Seriousnessb. Seriousness

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6. Her 6. Her cardinalcardinal rule is this: Be kind to rule is this: Be kind to others! She believes that everything else in others! She believes that everything else in life will fall properly into place if one life will fall properly into place if one follows that rule.follows that rule.

What does “cardinal” mean in this context?What does “cardinal” mean in this context?

a. main, or most importanta. main, or most importantb. redb. redc. like a birdc. like a birdd. not worth rememberingd. not worth remembering

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A. main or most importantA. main or most important

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7. The owner of the restaurant wouldn’t 7. The owner of the restaurant wouldn’t allow Samantha to walk through the door. allow Samantha to walk through the door. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but you started a “I’m sorry,” she said, “but you started a food fight the last time you were here. You food fight the last time you were here. You may not have may not have ingressingress to my restaurant!” to my restaurant!”

What does “ingress” mean in this selection?What does “ingress” mean in this selection?

a. a kind of bird that lives by the seaa. a kind of bird that lives by the seab. any food that can be thrownb. any food that can be thrownc. a good price for a mealc. a good price for a meald. the right to enter d. the right to enter

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d. The right to enterd. The right to enter

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8. Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime 8. Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his one more example of his penurious penurious ways. In ways. In contrast, many people who have much less contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause.money have donated a great deal to the cause.

What does “penurious” mean?What does “penurious” mean?

a. very olda. very oldb. very wealthyb. very wealthyc. very humorousc. very humorousd. very stingyd. very stingy

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d. Very stingyd. Very stingy

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9. There is a very interesting article about solar 9. There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt terrestrialterrestrial life. For example, they have even life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to open in one caused automatic garage doors to open in one town.town.

What does “terrestrial” mean?What does “terrestrial” mean?

a. of or on the planet Eartha. of or on the planet Earthb. protective of automotive equipmentb. protective of automotive equipmentc. solarc. solard. in or near a pondd. in or near a pond

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A. on or above the planet earthA. on or above the planet earth

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10. “Michelle, I’m very upset about what you 10. “Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuatinginsinuating that I’m the candy thief!” that I’m the candy thief!”

What does “insinuate” mean?What does “insinuate” mean?

a. to keep something hot or colda. to keep something hot or coldb. to suggest without clearly sayingb. to suggest without clearly sayingc. to do something evilc. to do something evild. to protect from diseased. to protect from disease

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B. to suggest without clearly statingB. to suggest without clearly stating

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11. I think it would help our basketball team, if 11. I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty we allowed girls to play. I’ve seen how Patty has a has a knackknack for making the tough shots when for making the tough shots when they’re needed most. She wants to play on our they’re needed most. She wants to play on our team and we’d win more games with her help.team and we’d win more games with her help.

What does “knack” mean?What does “knack” mean?

a. to throw or tossa. to throw or tossb. a hard punchb. a hard punchc. a kind of sports bagc. a kind of sports bagd. an abilityd. an ability

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d. An abilityd. An ability

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12. Connie is never happy when everyone is 12. Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.then acts like little Miss Innocent.

When you When you instigateinstigate something, you something, you __________.__________.

a. check it outa. check it outb. protect itb. protect itc. get it startedc. get it startedd. ignore itd. ignore it

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c. Get it startedc. Get it started

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13. I like that store. All the employees strive to 13. I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.make the customers feel right at home.

Which word is a synonym of Which word is a synonym of “strive”“strive”??

a. complaina. complainb. tryb. tryc. failc. faild. cleand. clean

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B. tryB. try

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14. This is a clandestine operation. It is 14. This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers extremely important that no one discovers what you’re doing!what you’re doing!

A A clandestineclandestine operation is supposed to be operation is supposed to be __________.__________.

a. dangerousa. dangerousb. harmfulb. harmfulc. excitingc. excitingd. secretd. secret

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d. secretd. secret

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15. If you don’t recover quickly from your 15. If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of might have to take medicine for the rest of your life.your life.

If something is If something is chronicchronic, it __________., it __________.

a. is very painfula. is very painfulb. won’t go awayb. won’t go awayc. makes you smell badc. makes you smell badd. isn’t reald. isn’t real

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B. won’t go awayB. won’t go away

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16. David hoped that nobody would know that 16. David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the building. Didn’t he realize that he was in the building. Didn’t he realize that parking his new car in the driveway made his parking his new car in the driveway made his presence rather conspicuous?presence rather conspicuous?

If something is If something is conspicuousconspicuous, it is __________., it is __________.

a. importanta. importantb. expensiveb. expensivec. unfortunatec. unfortunated. noticeabled. noticeable

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d. noticeabled. noticeable

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17.17. All of the camping plans were All of the camping plans were contingentcontingent on the weather since no one wanted to set up on the weather since no one wanted to set up tents or cook in rain and high winds.    tents or cook in rain and high winds.   

a. Dependent   a. Dependent  

b. Predicted   b. Predicted  

c. Explained   c. Explained  

d. Discussedd. Discussed

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a. Dependenta. Dependent

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18.18. The two brothers were complete opposites; The two brothers were complete opposites; John was John was ruthlessruthless, whereas his brother Adam , whereas his brother Adam was compassionate and caring.    was compassionate and caring.   

a. Sympathetic   a. Sympathetic  

b. Compassionate   b. Compassionate  

c. Cruel   c. Cruel  

d. Secretived. Secretive

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C. cruelC. cruel

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19.19. Desiree sought Desiree sought vengeancevengeance;; she wanted to she wanted to get back at her ex-boyfriend for the suffering get back at her ex-boyfriend for the suffering he had caused her.    he had caused her.   

a. Security   a. Security  

b. Revenge; injury in return for an injury b. Revenge; injury in return for an injury    

c. Friendship   c. Friendship  

d. Sensitivity to one's needsd. Sensitivity to one's needs

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B. Revenge; an injury in return for an injuryB. Revenge; an injury in return for an injury

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20.20. Recognizing the role of positive Recognizing the role of positive interaction interaction between parents and children, the between parents and children, the therapist recommended the family spend time therapist recommended the family spend time talking at the dinner table, reading aloud to talking at the dinner table, reading aloud to each other, and planning a weekly family each other, and planning a weekly family game night.    game night.   

a. Action without others   a. Action without others  

b. Action between people   b. Action between people  

c. Avoidance of communication   c. Avoidance of communication  

d. Isolationd. Isolation

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21.21. The emergency response leader rehearsed The emergency response leader rehearsed procedures in case citizens were procedures in case citizens were evacuatedevacuated following a local disaster such as a tornado, following a local disaster such as a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake.    hurricane, or earthquake.   

a. Determined the value   a. Determined the value  

b. Considered the consequences   b. Considered the consequences  

c. Withdrew from an area for protection   c. Withdrew from an area for protection  

d. Retained a position in a placed. Retained a position in a place

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22.22. The children looked forward to each The children looked forward to each Thursday morning, since it was always their Thursday morning, since it was always their day for an day for an excursionexcursion to the park, the zoo, a to the park, the zoo, a movie, or the nearby playground.    movie, or the nearby playground.   

a. A short trip   a. A short trip  

b. An excuse   b. An excuse  

c. An opportunity for work   c. An opportunity for work  

d. An imaginary work of artd. An imaginary work of art

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23.23. Matthew scanned the Matthew scanned the sparsesparse crowd and crowd and suddenly felt a surge of relief that he would suddenly felt a surge of relief that he would not have to give his poorly rehearsed speech to not have to give his poorly rehearsed speech to a large group of people.    a large group of people.   

a. Bored   a. Bored  

b. Alert   b. Alert  

c. Thinly spread; not crowded   c. Thinly spread; not crowded  

d. Large; overly crowdedd. Large; overly crowded

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24.24. As the music As the music reverberated reverberated down the hall down the hall of the dorm, rattling the windows and of the dorm, rattling the windows and shattering the Saturday morning silence, Alice shattering the Saturday morning silence, Alice sighed, realizing she would need to hike to the sighed, realizing she would need to hike to the library if she wanted some quiet study time.    library if she wanted some quiet study time.   

a. Made calm and peaceful   a. Made calm and peaceful  

b. Caused to echo and resound loudly   b. Caused to echo and resound loudly  

c. Marked by hard work   c. Marked by hard work  

d. Ignored as a result of weak talentd. Ignored as a result of weak talent

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25.25. The grandmother clutched the cigar box The grandmother clutched the cigar box bedeckedbedecked with colorful glass beads and with colorful glass beads and ribbonsribbons——a treasure that housed notes, a treasure that housed notes, sketches, and thank-you notes from her artistic sketches, and thank-you notes from her artistic granddaughter now away at college.    granddaughter now away at college.   

a. Bewildered and confused   a. Bewildered and confused  

b. Abandoned   b. Abandoned  

c. Decorated   c. Decorated  

d. Forgotten; ignoredd. Forgotten; ignored

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26.26. The aroma of bacon, pancakes, and hot The aroma of bacon, pancakes, and hot syrup syrup wafted wafted from the kitchen, increasing from the kitchen, increasing Ben's appetite and enticing him to crawl out of Ben's appetite and enticing him to crawl out of bed.    bed.   

a. Traveled through the air   a. Traveled through the air  

b. Dazzled in shimmering light   b. Dazzled in shimmering light  

c. Echoed in quick fashion   c. Echoed in quick fashion  

d. Startled by a sudden movementd. Startled by a sudden movement

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27.27. Alison knew she was Alison knew she was obsessedobsessed with her with her fear of failure, so she read several self-help fear of failure, so she read several self-help books to learn how to stop her constant books to learn how to stop her constant negative self-talk.     negative self-talk.    

a. Hidden in a dark corner   a. Hidden in a dark corner  

b. Haunted by a particular thought   b. Haunted by a particular thought  

c. Overcome with sudden joy   c. Overcome with sudden joy  

d. Provided with a particular talentd. Provided with a particular talent

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28.28. People who lead a People who lead a sedentarysedentary life life——that is, that is, those who sit all day at their jobs and then at those who sit all day at their jobs and then at homehome——are encouraged by physicians to find are encouraged by physicians to find ways to introduce some exercise into their ways to introduce some exercise into their daily routine.    daily routine.   

a. Consisting of a layer of rock and sand   a. Consisting of a layer of rock and sand  

b. Aided by an assistant   b. Aided by an assistant  

c. Privately arranged   c. Privately arranged  

d. Characterized by little physical d. Characterized by little physical activityactivity

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29.29. As the college seniors lined up for the As the college seniors lined up for the graduation ceremony, they grew graduation ceremony, they grew wistfulwistful, sharing , sharing memories of the past four years and already memories of the past four years and already longing for the simple, predictable days of longing for the simple, predictable days of attending classes.    attending classes.   

a. Full of yearning or longing for a. Full of yearning or longing for something   something  

b. Lacking thought or care   b. Lacking thought or care  

c. Sneaking an opportunity to change plans c. Sneaking an opportunity to change plans    

d. Secretly planning a new moved. Secretly planning a new move

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30.30. ImpulsiveImpulsive shoppers rarely think about the shoppers rarely think about the consequences of making large credit card consequences of making large credit card purchases.    purchases.   

a. Deliberately denying oneself a present   a. Deliberately denying oneself a present  

b. Planning with great preparation   b. Planning with great preparation  

c. Logically weighing the possible c. Logically weighing the possible consequences of an action   consequences of an action  

d. Acting without thought of the futured. Acting without thought of the future

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31.31. All students are expected to All students are expected to adhereadhere to to classroom rules; for those who do not stick to classroom rules; for those who do not stick to the codes set by the college, there will be the codes set by the college, there will be negative consequences.    negative consequences.   

a. Celebrate   a. Celebrate  

b. Stick to or follow   b. Stick to or follow  

c. Begin a new journey   c. Begin a new journey  

d. Deliberately avoid punishmentd. Deliberately avoid punishment

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32.32. Although the Although the diminutive diminutive speaker had to speaker had to stand on a box to be seen over the lectern, the stand on a box to be seen over the lectern, the audience agreed that his ideas were anything audience agreed that his ideas were anything but small.    but small.   

a. Unusually tall   a. Unusually tall  

b. Intelligent   b. Intelligent  

c. Distinguished   c. Distinguished  

d. Short or smalld. Short or small

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33.33. The 2-year-old was The 2-year-old was reluctantreluctant to get his to get his first haircut until he saw the smiling stylist first haircut until he saw the smiling stylist dressed as a kind fairy godmother.    dressed as a kind fairy godmother.   

a. Willing and eager   a. Willing and eager  

b. Sensitive   b. Sensitive  

c. Unwilling and resistant   c. Unwilling and resistant  

d. Remarkable and superiord. Remarkable and superior

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34.34. Why is it that strange people who are rich Why is it that strange people who are rich are considered are considered eccentriceccentric, but strange poor , but strange poor people are merely odd?    people are merely odd?   

a. Sad   a. Sad  

b. Inexpensive   b. Inexpensive  

c. Ordinary   c. Ordinary  

d. Unusuald. Unusual

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35.35. Wearing Wearing conventional conventional clothes to a job clothes to a job interview at a bank is highly recommended, interview at a bank is highly recommended, whereas more unusual outfits are acceptable whereas more unusual outfits are acceptable for individuals seeking jobs as entertainers and for individuals seeking jobs as entertainers and artists.    artists.   

a. Having to do with a conference   a. Having to do with a conference  

b. Customary and usual   b. Customary and usual  

c. Unusual   c. Unusual  

d. Expensived. Expensive

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36.36. Despite the onset of Alzheimer's disease, Despite the onset of Alzheimer's disease, the patient had some good days when he was the patient had some good days when he was cognizantcognizant of his surroundings and aware of of his surroundings and aware of the loved ones who visited him.    the loved ones who visited him.   

a. Forgetful   a. Forgetful  

b. Healthy   b. Healthy  

c. Aware   c. Aware  

d. Angryd. Angry

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DIRECTIONS: There is a word printed in DIRECTIONS: There is a word printed in italics before each selection. Use the context italics before each selection. Use the context of each selection to identify and underline the of each selection to identify and underline the synonym of that word.synonym of that word.

37. 37. strangestrange I was really appalled at how Don decorated his I was really appalled at how Don decorated his

new apartment. Almost everything is solid new apartment. Almost everything is solid black. When anyone sits on a chair or couch, a black. When anyone sits on a chair or couch, a scream comes out of a concealed loudspeaker. scream comes out of a concealed loudspeaker. Don thinks it’s hilarious. I think he has a Don thinks it’s hilarious. I think he has a bizarre sense of humor!bizarre sense of humor!

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38. stick38. stick This tape you gave me doesn’t work at all! I This tape you gave me doesn’t work at all! I

can’t get a single poster to adhere to the wall. can’t get a single poster to adhere to the wall. I’m going to have to use my staple gun.I’m going to have to use my staple gun.

39. 39. smellsmell Patty loves to use an abundant amount of Patty loves to use an abundant amount of

garlic in her cooking. Almost any time you garlic in her cooking. Almost any time you approach her kitchen, the aroma of that approach her kitchen, the aroma of that famous plant is unmistakable.famous plant is unmistakable.

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40. write40. write Ronald wanted to establish an advantage over Ronald wanted to establish an advantage over

the other boys who were all trying to win the other boys who were all trying to win Mary’s heart. Deciding to inscribe his and Mary’s heart. Deciding to inscribe his and Mary’s names on the tree in her front yard Mary’s names on the tree in her front yard turned out to be a blunder. He certainly did not turned out to be a blunder. He certainly did not win the affection of her parents.win the affection of her parents.

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In the lifeguard-supervised beach area, red warning flags In the lifeguard-supervised beach area, red warning flags flapped in the wind. flapped in the wind.

Families dotted the shoreline, wading, skiboarding, and Families dotted the shoreline, wading, skiboarding, and building sandcastles, but no one was swimming. building sandcastles, but no one was swimming.

Farther down the beach, in the unsupervised area, a few Farther down the beach, in the unsupervised area, a few surfers rode the waves. surfers rode the waves.

41. What can you infer from these details?     41. What can you infer from these details?    

a. It is too windy to be in the water.   a. It is too windy to be in the water.  

b. Sharks have been sighted.   b. Sharks have been sighted.  

c. The riptides are too treacherous for swimming.   c. The riptides are too treacherous for swimming.  

d. Lifeguards have determined that the conditions are d. Lifeguards have determined that the conditions are not not safe for swimming today. safe for swimming today.

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John is surrounded by stacks of library books. John is surrounded by stacks of library books. Index cards, filled with notes, sit next to his computer. Index cards, filled with notes, sit next to his computer. On the computer monitor is a working thesis statement and On the computer monitor is a working thesis statement and

detailed outline. detailed outline.

42. What can you infer from these details?     42. What can you infer from these details?    

a. John has waited until the last minute to write his a. John has waited until the last minute to write his research paper.   research paper.  

b. John is still in high school and is working on an b. John is still in high school and is working on an essay essay for a college application.   for a college application.  

c. John does not like English.   c. John does not like English.  

d. John is preparing to write a research paper.d. John is preparing to write a research paper.

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Elias makes his bed and begins putting away the clothes on the Elias makes his bed and begins putting away the clothes on the floor of his room. floor of his room.

In the corner of the bedroom is a 16- by 24-inch canvas of an In the corner of the bedroom is a 16- by 24-inch canvas of an unfinished painting. unfinished painting.

Tubes of acrylic paint, a palette, and clean brushes line a Tubes of acrylic paint, a palette, and clean brushes line a nearby table. nearby table.

43. What can you infer from these details?     43. What can you infer from these details?     a. Elias cannot work in the midst of clutter.   a. Elias cannot work in the midst of clutter.   b. Elias is an excellent artist who must wait for b. Elias is an excellent artist who must wait for

inspiration inspiration before he can begin to work.   before he can begin to work.   c. Elias is cleaning his room before he returns to c. Elias is cleaning his room before he returns to

working working on his painting.   on his painting.   d. Elias dreads working on the painting and is d. Elias dreads working on the painting and is

postponing postponing the work by doing other chores the work by doing other chores..

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In the Jeep are tightly rolled sleeping bags and a new tent. In the Jeep are tightly rolled sleeping bags and a new tent. A camping stove, a Dutch oven, and an unopened bag of A camping stove, a Dutch oven, and an unopened bag of

charcoal sit in the driveway next to the car. charcoal sit in the driveway next to the car. A box of groceries and a cooler of ice are on the front porch. A box of groceries and a cooler of ice are on the front porch.

44. What can you infer from these details?     44. What can you infer from these details?    

a. The family has just returned home from a camping a. The family has just returned home from a camping trip.   trip.  

b. The family is preparing to go on a camping trip.   b. The family is preparing to go on a camping trip.  

c. The family is being evacuated because of a c. The family is being evacuated because of a hurricane.   hurricane.  

d. The family is preparing for a cross-country d. The family is preparing for a cross-country excursion.excursion.

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The thermostat always reads below 65 degrees in Chris's The thermostat always reads below 65 degrees in Chris's home. home.

Each evening a fire blazes in the fireplace. Each evening a fire blazes in the fireplace. Frequently, candles of varying sizes flicker in the den and Frequently, candles of varying sizes flicker in the den and

kitchen. kitchen.

45. What can you infer from these details?     45. What can you infer from these details?    

a. The power is out.   a. The power is out.  

b. Chris does not care if the other family members are b. Chris does not care if the other family members are uncomfortable.   uncomfortable.  

c. Chris prefers cool temperatures and the illumination c. Chris prefers cool temperatures and the illumination of of candles and a fire.   candles and a fire.  

d. Chris will soon be sick from the cooler temperatures d. Chris will soon be sick from the cooler temperatures in in his home. his home.

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The sign reads, "First Time Ever Sale! Omni Game Box Now The sign reads, "First Time Ever Sale! Omni Game Box Now Half Off!" Half Off!"

A line of patrons snakes along the aisle by the customer A line of patrons snakes along the aisle by the customer service counter. service counter.

Each patron has a sales receipt in one hand and an Omni Game Each patron has a sales receipt in one hand and an Omni Game Box in the other. Box in the other.

46. What can you infer from these details?     46. What can you infer from these details?    

a. Customers who bought the Omni Game Box are a. Customers who bought the Omni Game Box are displeased with their purchase.   displeased with their purchase.  

b. Omni Game Box is a poorly made imitation of a b. Omni Game Box is a poorly made imitation of a good good product.   product.  

c. Customers want to exchange their Omni Game c. Customers want to exchange their Omni Game Boxes Boxes for a better product.   for a better product.  

d. Customers want to return their Omni Game Boxes.d. Customers want to return their Omni Game Boxes.

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Dandelions and buttercups dot the field. Dandelions and buttercups dot the field. Sweater-clad families spread the contents of their Sweater-clad families spread the contents of their

picnic baskets on blankets. picnic baskets on blankets. Some children are flying kites in the blustery wind. Some children are flying kites in the blustery wind.

47. What can you infer from these details?     47. What can you infer from these details?    

a. It is fall, and a hurricane warning has been a. It is fall, and a hurricane warning has been issued.   issued.  

b. It is the Fourth of July.   b. It is the Fourth of July.  

c. The season is spring.   c. The season is spring.  

d. It is a Sunday afternoon in the park.d. It is a Sunday afternoon in the park.

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A sprinkler whirrs over a green lawn, which sports a sign saying, A sprinkler whirrs over a green lawn, which sports a sign saying, "Well water used here." "Well water used here."

Next door, the grass is sparse, and the shrubs and flowers are Next door, the grass is sparse, and the shrubs and flowers are brown and wilted. brown and wilted.

The cars in both driveways are covered with a film of dust. The cars in both driveways are covered with a film of dust.

48. What can you infer from these details?     48. What can you infer from these details?    

a. The neighbors with the dying shrubs do not have a well. a. The neighbors with the dying shrubs do not have a well.    

b. There is a drought in the area, and watering restrictions b. There is a drought in the area, and watering restrictions are in effect.   are in effect.  

c. The neighbor with the wilted flowers does not care c. The neighbor with the wilted flowers does not care about about the landscape of the property.   the landscape of the property.  

d. The neighbor with the dying lawn and shrubs has not d. The neighbor with the dying lawn and shrubs has not

watered the lawn and garden enough watered the lawn and garden enough..

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All public restrooms in the town have the water faucets turned All public restrooms in the town have the water faucets turned off and have hand sanitizers by the sink instead. off and have hand sanitizers by the sink instead.

In local public restaurants, food is served on paper plates and In local public restaurants, food is served on paper plates and menus have handwritten notes, "Water will be served only on menus have handwritten notes, "Water will be served only on request." request."

In local hotels, water fountains, which are turned off, have In local hotels, water fountains, which are turned off, have been replaced by containers of bottled water. been replaced by containers of bottled water.

49. What can you infer from these details?     49. What can you infer from these details?    

a. The town is on water restrictions.   a. The town is on water restrictions.  

b. The town's water supply has been contaminated.   b. The town's water supply has been contaminated.  

c. The local merchants are tying to save money by c. The local merchants are tying to save money by using using less water.   less water.  

d. The cost of water has increased significantly in the d. The cost of water has increased significantly in the area. area.

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The cottage deck railing is decorated with strings of colorful The cottage deck railing is decorated with strings of colorful lights. lights.

Reggae music fills the air, and laughter ripples from the Reggae music fills the air, and laughter ripples from the people inside, who are holding full Margarita glasses. people inside, who are holding full Margarita glasses.

The aroma of grilled blackened tuna wafts from the deck. The aroma of grilled blackened tuna wafts from the deck.

50. What can you infer from these details?     50. What can you infer from these details?    

a. People are gathered for a birthday party.   a. People are gathered for a birthday party.  

b. The occasion is a party after a wedding.   b. The occasion is a party after a wedding.  

c. It is Christmas at the beach.   c. It is Christmas at the beach.  

d. People have gathered to enjoy company, music, and d. People have gathered to enjoy company, music, and food. food.

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The sky is pewter gray. The sky is pewter gray. The temperature has dropped rapidly and now hovers around 29 The temperature has dropped rapidly and now hovers around 29

degrees. degrees. The humidity is 90 percent, and the barometric pressure is falling. The humidity is 90 percent, and the barometric pressure is falling.

51. What can you infer from these details?     51. What can you infer from these details?    

a. It will probably snow soon.   a. It will probably snow soon.  

b. The precipitation will begin as rain and taper off in a b. The precipitation will begin as rain and taper off in a few few hours.   hours.  

c. The precipitation will begin as snow and then change c. The precipitation will begin as snow and then change to rain.   to rain.  

d. A hurricane is approaching.d. A hurricane is approaching.

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Rachel has cat figurines on the shelf by her bed. Rachel has cat figurines on the shelf by her bed. She wears a T-shirt that says, "Love me, love my She wears a T-shirt that says, "Love me, love my

cat." cat." A box of kitty litter sits in the corner of the laundry A box of kitty litter sits in the corner of the laundry

room. room.

52. What can you infer from these details?     52. What can you infer from these details?    

a. Rachel's cat has run away.   a. Rachel's cat has run away.  

b. Rachel is a cat lover.   b. Rachel is a cat lover.  

c. Rachel is obsessed with cats.   c. Rachel is obsessed with cats.  

d. Rachel loves cats but is allergic to them.d. Rachel loves cats but is allergic to them.

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On the closet door hangs a stunning sea-foam green On the closet door hangs a stunning sea-foam green formal dress with shimmering glass beads and formal dress with shimmering glass beads and sequins. sequins.

Stephanie sits in front of the mirror, carefully Stephanie sits in front of the mirror, carefully applying her makeup. applying her makeup.

Stephanie's hair is in hot curlers, and she is dressed in Stephanie's hair is in hot curlers, and she is dressed in her bathrobe and fuzzy blue slippers. her bathrobe and fuzzy blue slippers.

53. What can you infer from these details?     53. What can you infer from these details?    

a. Stephanie is preparing to go to the prom.   a. Stephanie is preparing to go to the prom.  

b. Stephanie is preparing to go to a dance.   b. Stephanie is preparing to go to a dance.  

c. Stephanie is preparing to go out.   c. Stephanie is preparing to go out.  

d. Stephanie is preparing for bed.d. Stephanie is preparing for bed.

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Josh goes to swimming practice every morning from Josh goes to swimming practice every morning from 4:00 to 7:00 a.m. 4:00 to 7:00 a.m.

Josh goes to history class from 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. three Josh goes to history class from 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. three days a week. days a week.

Josh has fallen asleep in history class twice this week. Josh has fallen asleep in history class twice this week.

54. What can you infer from these details?     54. What can you infer from these details?    

a. History is a difficult course for Josh.   a. History is a difficult course for Josh.  

b. The history teacher is a boring lecturer.   b. The history teacher is a boring lecturer.  

c. Josh is sick.   c. Josh is sick.  

d. Josh needs to get more rest.d. Josh needs to get more rest.

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The downhill skier travels at a fast clip along the The downhill skier travels at a fast clip along the slope while fans cheer on the sidelines. slope while fans cheer on the sidelines.

He glides over the finish line. He glides over the finish line. When he looks at the clock, the skier sighs heavily, When he looks at the clock, the skier sighs heavily,

shrugs, and then slumps slightly as he moves to the shrugs, and then slumps slightly as he moves to the sidelines. sidelines.

55. What can you infer from these details?     55. What can you infer from these details?    

a. The skier has improved his time.   a. The skier has improved his time.  

b. The skier has injured himself on the run.   b. The skier has injured himself on the run.  

c. The skier has won a medal.   c. The skier has won a medal.  

d. The skier is disappointed with his time.d. The skier is disappointed with his time.