use the parapgraph to answer the question: "Jay, a fantastic artist, created and gave paintings to his teachers each month. They eagerly awaited Jay's paintings each month, and were always excited to see what he would bring them next. His teachers proudly displayed his beautiful art in their classrooms!"

Which word is a synonym for the underlined word in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

Decent
Decent

Poor
Poor

Talented
Talented

Awful

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The underlined word in the passage is "fantastic." A synonym for "fantastic" from the provided options is "Talented."

Choose the word that has the most negative connotation to complete the sentence. "Rebecca heard a noise, so she opened the door and listened because she was ___"(1 point)
Responses

Excited
Excited

Interested
Interested

Nosy
Nosy

Curious
Curious

The word that has the most negative connotation to complete the sentence is "Nosy."

Analyze this sentence. "The teenager was a fountain of wisdom, which was a pleasant surprise for many adults." The term "fountain" is employed by the author to illustrate that the teenager's wisdom was(1 point)
Responses

A supply that does not run out
A supply that does not run out

A source of water
A source of water

A manufactured water spout
A manufactured water spout

A container that holds liquid

The term "fountain" is employed by the author to illustrate that the teenager's wisdom was a supply that does not run out.

What does the term "meandered" specifically refer to in this sentence?

"As he nestled deeper among the pine trees, he observed the bear as it moved slowly and calmly in a meandering manner toward the lake."

(1 point)
Responses

zigzagged
zigzagged

wandered
wandered

hurried
hurried

twisted

In this sentence, the term "meandered" specifically refers to wandered.

Which statement accurately characterizes the implied meaning of "sinister" in this sentence?

"As we ascended from the depths of the dimly lit cave, we encountered a scary, sinister laugh."

(1 point)
Responses

The meaning is that a hidden danger was present within the cave.
The meaning is that a hidden danger was present within the cave.

The implication is that the people were enjoying themselves in the cave due to the laughter.
The implication is that the people were enjoying themselves in the cave due to the laughter.

The inference is that the individuals in the cave had no sense of humor.
The inference is that the individuals in the cave had no sense of humor.

The suggestion is that the laugh was expected.
The suggestion is that the laugh was expected.

The statement that accurately characterizes the implied meaning of "sinister" in this sentence is: The meaning is that a hidden danger was present within the cave.

Which sentence contains the underlined word that pertains to transitioning between different social classes?(1 point)
Responses

Jack's father operates the mobile library to reach communities without access to the local library.
Jack's father operates the mobile library to reach communities without access to the local library.

Ian's generation has been labeled as economically mobile, as people's financial states can change during their lifetimes.
Ian's generation has been labeled as economically mobile , as people's financial states can change during their lifetimes.

After 3 days of rest, Alexa was back on her feet and mobile once more.
After 3 days of rest, Alexa was back on her feet and mobile once more.

Bryce's family relocated from Dayton to Mobile, Alabama.

The sentence that contains the underlined word pertaining to transitioning between different social classes is: Ian's generation has been labeled as economically mobile, as people's financial states can change during their lifetimes.