SR Practice Test 61

Please put the groceries away in the ____ for me.

• Terrace

• Kettle

• Pantry

• Fountain

The hotel hired her to park and carry out other duties as a _______.

• Consul

• Valet

• Polo

• Tally

Karen knew what ice cream flavor she wanted and ordered without ________.

• Foundation

• Enthusiasm

• Hesitation

• Complaint

My dog Harvey hides during storms because they _____ him.

• Petrify

• Involve

• Offend

• Outrage

The silver watch his grandfather gave him was a valuable ______.

• Element

• Image

• Reservoir

• Antique

Before the party, we bought balloons and ribbons to _____ the room.

• Strain

• Design

• Polish

• Decorate

When I come home from school late without calling, I always get a _______.

• Regulation

• Grieve

• Judgment

• Lecture

George Washington chose to serve only two terms as president of the United States. He wanted to set an example for future presidents to follow. He was also ready to begin the next chapter in his life. What do the underlined words mean?

• Washington planned on writing about his life.

• Washington wanted to do something different.

• Washington knew others would follow his example.

On the first day of vacation, Julia would meet her cousin Ann for the first time. The thought of meeting Ann made Julia very nervous. Julia’s brother told her that she and Ann probably wouldn’t have much in common. Julia was afraid they wouldn’t have a good vacation together. When Julia met her, though, she changed her mind. Ann taught Julia how to swim and how to draw pictures. Now they’re best friends. What probably changed Julia’s mind?

• Ann made Julia very nervous.

• They didn’t have much in common.

• Julia liked Ann when she met her.

The mayor asked the reporter if he could speak off the record for a moment, and the reporter agreed not to ______ him.

• Quote

• Describe

• Embargo

• Adorn