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The document is a quiz with multiple-choice questions focused on vocabulary and comprehension, using sentences to illustrate word meanings. Each question presents a word in context and offers options for the definition, with a correct answer indicated. The quiz concludes with congratulations for the winners.
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- 2. 1. The girlscratched the match in the wall near her. What is the meaning of the word match as used in the sentence? A. An exact counterpart B. A contest with two or more parties C. A short slender piece of flammable wood tipped with combustible mixture that bursts into flame when slightly heated through friction.
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- 5. 2. She walkedwith bare head and feet. What is the meaning of the word bare in the sentence? A. Open to view and lacking clothing. B. To move while holding up and supporting. C. Sufficient courage to fight.
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- 8. 3. The poorgirl was almost hit by a carriage that is passing by. What is the meaning of the word carriage in the sentence? A. Posture B. A hanger for a sword. C. A horse-drawn vehicle.
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- 11. 4. He thoughtthat he could use it as a cradle someday if he’ll have kids. What is the meaning of the word cradle in the sentence? A. The earliest period of life. B. A bed or cot for a baby. C. A rocking device used in panning for gold.
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- 14. 5. The littlegirl stared at the iron stove with brass ornament. What is the meaning of the word brass in the sentence? A. Empty cartridge shells. B. Brazen self-assurance C. An alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions.
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- 17. 6. The goosejumped down from the dish and waddled across the floor. What is the meaning of the word waddle as used in the sentence? A. Stand forward B. Fight recklessly C. Swing back and forth
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- 20. 7. She sankdown and huddled herself together. What is the meaning of the word huddle in the sentence? A. Crowd together B. Calm C. Rejuvenate
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- 23. 8. She madehaste to light the whole bundle of matches, for she wished to keep her grandmother there. What is the meaning of the word haste in the sentence? A. Clumsiness B. Rush C. Laziness
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- 26. 9. There laythe poor little one, with pale cheeks and smiling mouth, leaning against the wall. What is the meaning of the word pale in the sentence? A. A material used to fetch water B. The nausea felt when sick C. Light in color
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- 29. 10. The NewYear's sun rose and shone upon a little corpse! What is the meaning of the word corpse in the sentence? A. The commandant in a military unit B. A dead body C. A corporation
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- 32. 11. The childstill sat, in the stiffness of death, holding the matches in her hand, one bundle of which was burnt. What is the meaning of the word stiffness in the sentence? A. Firmness B. Absurdity C. Loneliness
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- 35. 12. No onehad bought anything of her the whole day, nor had any one given here even a penny. What is the meaning of the word penny in the sentence? A. Ball pen B. Money C. A toy for little girls
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- 38. That’s the endof the game. Congratulations to the winners!