Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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After reading the following definition, what would be the correct meaning of
bamboo?
Bamboo: A plant of the family of grasses, and genus Bambusa, growing in tropical
countries.
a. | a string | c. | a bird | b. | a human being | d. | a type of grass |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
tick?
Tick: To make a small or repeating noise by beating or otherwise, as a watch does; to
beat.
a. | to stop | c. | to have something | b. | to beat | d. | to do nothing |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
thrilling?
Thrilling: Causing a thrill; causing tremulous excitement; deeply moving; as, a
thrilling romance.
a. | boredom | c. | excitement | b. | large | d. | ignoring |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of buy.
Buy:
1. To acquire the ownership of (property) by giving an accepted price or consideration therefore, or
by agreeing to do so; to acquire by the payment of a price or value; to purchase; opposed to
sell.
a. | to sell | c. | to give away | b. | to purchase | d. | to need |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
bawl?
Bawl, n. A loud, prolonged cry; an outcry.
a. | to stop | c. | to prolong | b. | to go out | d. | to cry |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
guitar?
Guitar: A stringed instrument of music resembling the lute or the violin, but larger,
and having six strings, three of silk covered with silver wire, and three of catgut, — played
upon with the fingers
a. | an instrument with strings | c. | an instrument of
cloth | b. | an instrument of wood | d. | an instrument of brass |
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After reading the following defintion, what is the meaning of
false?
False: Not truly; not honestly; falsely.
a. | bored | c. | interested | b. | lying | d. | truthful |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
self-sufficient?
Self-sufficient: Sufficient for one's self without external aid or
cooperation.
a. | needing help | c. | doing it on your own | b. | not doing anything | d. | having a lot of
questions |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
alternative?
Alternative: An offer of two things, one of which may be chosen, but not both; a
choice between two things, so that if one is taken, the other must be left.
a. | second choice | c. | no choice | b. | demand | d. | ignore |
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After reading the following definition, what is the meaning of
reap?
Reap: To perform the act or operation of reaping; to gather a harvest
a. | to plant | c. | to give away | b. | to consume | d. | to gather |
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