Item #1
My mom was optimistic that the camping trip would go well, but my dad was doubtful that we would have nice weather and enough supplies.
Based on the antonym context clue, what does the word optimistic mean?
(1 point)
Responses
uncertain
uncertain
hopeful
hopeful
unprepared
unprepared
grateful
hopeful
Item #2
It’s not surprising that Jeremy is so obstinate. His sisters are equally as stubborn about getting what they want, no matter how impossible or challenging it may seem.
Read the sentences.
Which word in the sentence has the same meaning as the word obstinate?
(1 point)
Responses
surprising
surprising
challenging
challenging
stubborn
stubborn
impossible
stubborn
Item #3
The museum has an interesting collection of nautical items, including ocean maps, sails, and anchors.
Read the sentence.
The example context clues show that the word nautical means
(1 point)
Responses
“having an interest in the ocean.”
“having an interest in the ocean.”
“of or associated with salt water.”
“of or associated with salt water.”
“of or relating to ships or sailing.”
“of or relating to ships or sailing.”
“growing or living near a boat.”
"of or relating to ships or sailing."
Item #4
The customer filed a grievance, or a formal complaint, with the store manager after she had waited in line for over twenty minutes to buy a loaf of bread.
Read the sentence.
Which phrase in the sentence tells the meaning of the word grievance?
(1 point)
Responses
“a loaf of bread”
“a loaf of bread”
“a formal complaint”
“a formal complaint”
“the customer”
“the customer”
“the store manager”
"a formal complaint"
Item #5
My brother’s face twisted into a grimace every time my mother asked him to do chores. Of course, his frown disappeared the minute he was allowed to go outside to play.
Read the sentences.
Which word in the sentence is a synonym for grimace?
(1 point)
Responses
chores
chores
face
face
frown
frown
minute
frown
Item #6
If the root spect means "look," which word most likely means "one who watches"?
(1 point)
Responses
respect
respect
spectacles
spectacles
spectator
spectator
inspect