Unit 7-9 TEST WORDS

What does the word "scour" most likely mean in the following sentence? "The detective had to scour the entire room to find the missing clue."

• Clean

• Search thoroughly

• Ignore

• Destroy

In the sentence, "She sauntered into the room, taking her time," what does "sauntered" mean?

• Ran

• Walked slowly

• Jumped

• Crawled

Which of the following best describes the word "variable" in the context of a science experiment?

• A constant factor

• A changeable element

• A fixed rule

• An unknown result

In the sentence: "The new policy had an impact on the schedule," what does impact mean?

• It has no effect

• It affects the schedule

• It makes the schedule longer

• It shortens the schedule

In the sentence, "The sluggish river moved slowly through the valley," what does "sluggish" mean?

• Fast

• Slow

• Clear

• Deep

What does "onset" mean in the sentence, "The onset of winter brought cold temperatures"?

• End

• Beginning

• Middle

• Peak

Who is the "culprit" in the mystery story?

• The victim

• The detective

• The criminal

• The witness

In the sentence, "He relished the opportunity to travel," what does "relish" mean?

• Disliked

• Enjoyed

• Feared

• Ignored

What does "immobile" mean in the sentence, "The statue remained immobile in the park"?

• Moving

• Still

• Hidden

• Broken

In the sentence, "He cringed at the thought of speaking in public," what does "cringe" mean?

• Relaxed

• Rejoiced

• Shrank back

• Laughed