Use the sentence to answer the question.

The confidential memo was accidentally sent to all of the members of the school board.
Which word is closest in meaning to confidential?
(1 point)
private
• privatize
privately
• privacy

Use the sentence to answer the question.
After she broke her arm, Maria couldn't take notes in class, so Jace agreed to act as her scribe.
Which phrase is the most likely meaning of the word scribe?
(1 point)
• one who keeps time
• one who speaks for someone
one who wishes well
one who writes

The teacher returns Elijah's essay for editing because he uses the words nice and good too many times. Which reference source can help him achieve more variety in his writing? (1 point)
encyclopedia
dictionary
thesaurus
glossary

Patrick is studying for a science test. He comes across a word in bold print that he has not seen before, and he is unsure of its meaning. Which resource should Patrick consult first to determine the meaning of the word?
(1 point)
• the index of his science book
• the glossary in his science book
• a thesaurus
• a dictionary

1 answer

  1. Which word is closest in meaning to confidential?
  • private
  1. Which phrase is the most likely meaning of the word scribe?
  • one who writes
  1. Which reference source can help him achieve more variety in his writing?
  • thesaurus
  1. Which resource should Patrick consult first to determine the meaning of the word?
  • a dictionary