Question

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directions: read the sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word.

1. cindy detests the thought of reciting her poem in front of the entire school.

a) looks forward to
b) dislike intensely
c) happily anticipates
d) relishes

1. the baker made dainty little flowers from sugar to decorate the birthday cake.

a) large
b) ugly
c) beautiful
d) delicate

1. since i learned my multiplication facts, i am now capable of doing long division problems.

a) unable
b) have the ability
c) without skill
d) unworthy

1. the citizens knew that the hurricane was going to devastate their town.

a) destroy
b) intimidate
c) blow over
d) freshen

1. the new sign will indicate which lane leads to the hospital exit.

a) obscure
b) block
c) point out
d) predict

1. the fragrant flowers helped to cover the litter box odor.

a) obnoxious
b) pleasant smelling
c) beautiful
d) blooming

1. the dog escaped when the gate was left ajar last night.

a) slightly open
b) closed tightly
c) hanging
d) secured

1. due to the rain, the baseball game will be postponed until further notice.

a) rescheduled
b) delayed
c) anticipated
d) advertised

Explanation:

1. The context of not wanting to recite a poem shows strong dislike.
2. "Dainty" describes small, delicate sugar flowers for a cake.
3. Learning multiplication facts gives the ability to do long division.
4. Hurricanes cause severe destruction to towns.
5. A sign's purpose is to point out directions.
6. Fragrant flowers cover bad odors by having a pleasant smell.
7. A dog can escape only if the gate is slightly open.
8. Rain causes a game to be delayed to a later time.

Answer:

1. b) Dislike intensely
2. d) Delicate
3. b) Have the ability
4. a) Destroy
5. c) Point out
6. b) Pleasant smelling
7. a) Slightly open
8. b) Delayed