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What does the word superior mean in the sentence below?

My team was superior to all the other teams, we knew that when we won the championship.

• better

• worse

• faster

• slower

What does the word waste mean in the sentence below?

I would hate to waste my knowledge by not doing well on the test.

• to put in

• to improve something

• something used without result

• the use of machines

What does the word inspector mean in the sentence below?

The inspector came to the restaurant to make sure all of the equipment was working.

• a teacher

• person who fixes things

• person who tears things up

• person who makes sure things are working correctly

What does the word average mean in the sentence below?

My mom said my sister was not average, she had the highest grade in the class.

• strange

• usual

• happy

• sad

What does the word insert mean in the sentence below?

Please insert the money into the slot.

• take out

• put in

• argue

• hold

What does the word centuries mean in the sentence below?

For centuries people have celebrated the Christmas holiday.

• days

• months

• hundreds of years

• a few years

What does the word progress mean in the sentence below?

Our class has made a lot of progress this year.

• changes

• grades

• lunch

• improvement

What does the word dispute mean in the sentence below?

My friend had a dispute with the girl down the street about which team would win the game.

• argument

• party

• game

• lunch

What does the word mechanical mean in the sentence below?

The airplane is a form of mechanical transportation.

• by use of gasoline

• by use of machines

• to work in a garage

• better

What does the word calculated mean in the sentence below?

The math teacher gave us an example and calculated the problem on the board.

• wrote

• colored in

• figured out

• helped