Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of the word "congregate" as used in the following sentence? "The students began to congregate in the auditorium for the assembly."

• To disperse

• To gather

• To argue

• To whisper

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence "The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the town," what does the word "diverted" mean?

• Blocked

• Redirected

• Enlarged

• Dried

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the best synonym for "humdrum" in the context of the sentence: "The lecture was so humdrum that several students fell asleep."

• Exciting

• Boring

• Confusing

• Short

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word "influx" mean in the sentence: "The city experienced an influx of tourists during the summer months"?

• Departure

• Increase

• Decline

• Shortage

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "She kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert," what does "memento" mean?

• Souvenir

• Warning

• Invitation

• Expense

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "staple" in the context of the sentence: "Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries"?

• Rare

• Basic

• Expensive

• Uncommon

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence "The tumult in the stadium was deafening after the home team scored the winning goal," what does "tumult" mean?

• Silence

• Noise

• Order

• Calm

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Analyze the impact of the word "congregate" on the tone of the sentence: "The protesters began to congregate in the city square, demanding change."

• It creates a tone of isolation.

• It creates a tone of unity.

• It creates a tone of confusion.

• It creates a tone of fear.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does the use of the word "divert" affect the meaning of the sentence: "The company decided to divert funds to support the new project"?

• It suggests a decrease in funds.

• It suggests a change in direction of funds.

• It suggests an increase in funds.

• It suggests a loss of funds.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the connotative meaning of "humdrum" in the sentence: "His humdrum routine left him feeling uninspired"?

• Exciting

• Monotonous

• Adventurous

• Chaotic

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4