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What does the word disorderly mean in the sentence below?

The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will be sent to the principal's office."

• dirty

• messy

• older

• unruly

What does the word intelligent mean in the sentence below?

Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals.

• curious

• dangerous

• kind

• smart

What does the word polls mean in the sentence below?

The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor.

• places to cast votes

• ballots that voters use

• places where meetings are held

• people running for public office

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Don't count your chickens until they are hatched.

• Don't be afraid to try.

• Don't be overconfident of success.

• Don't go into business unless you know math.

• Don't try to do something you've never done before.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

• Do something twice before quitting.

• If you don't win, it is your own fault.

• Don't be afraid to start something new.

• Keep working until you finally reach your goal.

What does the word denied mean in the sentence below?

The principal denied our request for a meeting.

• considered

• delayed

• refused

• understood

What does the word approve mean in the sentence below?

Will the school board approve the new textbooks?

• put away for later use

• deliver things to people

• write a final copy of a book

• agree officially to something

What is the meaning of the adage below?

Better safe than sorry.

• Be satisfied with what you have.

• Don't take any unnecessary risks.

• To be successful, you need a dream.

• You need to apologize if you hurt someone.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

The grass always looks greener on the other side of the street.

• Some people are luckier in life than others.

• Some people care more about their homes than others do.

• We always think that other people have better things than we have.

• If you want to improve your life, study what other people are doing and copy it.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?

It's always darkest before the dawn.

• Don't try anything new when you should be asleep.

• Most people are afraid of the dark for a good reason.

• Even when a situation looks hopeless, it may improve.

• Life gets boring when every day is just like the one before.