RTI 11/1/24 FIRE Context Clues, Interpreting Idioms and Figurative Language
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In the sentence 'The curious child was eager to explore the mysterious forest filled with hidden treasures,' what does the word 'mysterious' most likely mean?
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unknown or puzzling
beautiful and bright
dangerous and scary
familiar and ordinary
32 questions
Q.In the sentence 'The curious child was eager to explore the mysterious forest filled with hidden treasures,' what does the word 'mysterious' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The athlete was exhausted after the grueling workout that tested her limits,' what does the word 'grueling' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The detective was astounded by the puzzling clues left at the crime scene,' what does the word 'astounded' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The sun began to set, painting the sky in vibrant hues of orange and pink,' what does the word 'vibrant' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'Her performance in the school play was so captivating that everyone was glued to their seats,' what does the word 'captivating' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The teacher's explanation was concise, making it easier for students to understand complex topics,' what does the word 'concise' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The scientist's groundbreaking research opened new avenues for exploration in renewable energy sources,' what does the word 'groundbreaking' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally reached an amicable agreement,' what does the word 'amicable' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The novel's intricate plot kept readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what would happen next,' what does the word 'intricate' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence 'The artist's mural was a stunning depiction of nature, capturing the beauty and serenity of the landscape,' what does the word 'depiction' most likely mean?
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Q.What does the word 'benevolent' most likely mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent teacher always helped her students with their projects'?
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Q.In the sentence, 'The storm's ferocious winds uprooted several trees,' what does the word 'ferocious' most likely mean?
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Q.What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'Her answer was ambiguous, leaving everyone confused about her true feelings'?
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Q.What does the word 'incredulous' mean in the sentence: 'He gave her an incredulous look when she told him about her wild adventure'?
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Q.In the sentence, 'The artist's innovative style changed the way people viewed modern art,' what does the word 'innovative' most likely mean?
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Q.What does the word 'diligent' mean in the sentence: 'He was a diligent student, always completing his assignments on time'?
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Q.In the sentence, 'The children were jubilant after winning the championship game,' what does the word 'jubilant' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence, 'Her demeanor was placid, even in the face of chaos surrounding her,' what does the word 'placid' most likely mean?
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Q.In the sentence, 'The detective was meticulous in examining the crime scene,' what does the word 'meticulous' most likely mean?
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Q.What does the idiom 'put a hex on someone' mean?
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Q.What does the idiom 'dead on arrival' mean?
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Q.What does the idiom 'ghoulish behavior' refer to?
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Q.What does the idiom 'walking on eggshells' mean in a Halloween setting?
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Q.What does the Halloween idiom 'to have a skeleton in the closet' mean?
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Q.What does the Halloween saying 'scaredy cat' refer to?
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Q.What does the Halloween idiom 'throwing caution to the wind' mean?
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Q.What does the Halloween phrase 'batty' refer to?
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Q.What does it mean to 'face your fears' during Halloween?
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Q.What does the term 'witching hour' refer to?
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Q.What does the Halloween saying 'a ghost of a chance' mean?
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Q.What does the Halloween expression 'beating a dead horse' mean?
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Q.What does the idiom 'gremlins in the system' imply?