Question

determining meanings
circle the letter next to each answer choice that correctly completes the sentence. there may be more than one correct answer.

1. a grimace

(a) told me that taj didnt like the idea of going to the party.
(b) on the principals face made him look unfriendly.
(c) in the ice was narrowly avoided by the skaters.
(d) in the calculations was quickly corrected.

1. a gruesome

(a) attempt was made to save the library, but it proved unsuccessful.
(b) story about the history of surgery was published last month.
(c) mix of hay and oats provided food for the horses.
(d) sea monster attacked the ship in the movie.

1. an inventory

(a) of items needed for summer camp was given to the campers parents.
(b) that changed history was the steam engine.
(c) of the clothes in my suitcase revealed i had forgotten socks.
(d) should be set out to dry regularly.

1. he was clad

(a) two ways and just couldnt make up his mind.
(b) in deep thought and didnt hear me when i spoke.
(c) in a suit of armor at the medieval costume party.
(d) as a scottish warrior when he played macbeth on stage.

Explanation:

1. A "grimace" is a facial expression of dislike, pain, or disapproval, so it can signal dislike or make someone look unfriendly.
2. "Gruesome" means causing horror or disgust, which fits a surgery story or a monster attack.
3. An "inventory" is a list of items, so it can be a list of camp needs or a check of suitcase clothes.
4. "Clad" means dressed, so it describes being dressed in armor or as a Scottish warrior.

Answer:

1. (a) told me that Taj didn't like the idea of going to the party.

(b) on the principal's face made him look unfriendly.

1. (b) story about the history of surgery was published last month.

(d) sea monster attacked the ship in the movie.

1. (a) of items needed for summer camp was given to the campers' parents.

(c) of the clothes in my suitcase revealed I had forgotten socks.

1. (c) in a suit of armor at the medieval costume party.

(d) as a Scottish warrior when he played Macbeth on stage.