Midterm exam study guide

With his quick _______ and clever jokes, the comedian had the entire audience laughing throughout the show.

• portraying

• wit

• affluent

• sentimental

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The artist did an excellent job ____________ the serene beauty of the stately mountain in his painting.

• wit

• telegraph

• portraying

• plummet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The __________ family lived in a mansion with a swimming pool, showing their wealth and prosperity.

• affluent

• counfounding

• wit

• sentimental

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The love letter was filled with __________ words expressing deep emotions and affection.

• telegraph

• confounding

• affluent

• sentimental

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the past, people used the ___________ to send messages over long distances before the invention of smartphones and the internet.

• telegraph

• wit

• portraying

• confounding

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The magician's tricks were so ____________ that no one in the audience could figure out how he did them.

• sentimental

• portaying

• confounding

• telegraaph

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The temperature began to ___________ as winter approached, and snow started falling.

• telegraph

• plummet

• sentimental

• wit

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Giving an advantage or allowing a preference; enjoying

• preferential

• uncomprehending

• reformation

• reenactment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The ____________ of the school's policies aimed to improve student performance and behavior.

• delight

• pondered

• reformation

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk was a __________ surprise, bringing her joy.

• seized

• pondered

• preferential

• delightful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4