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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. I could hear the train coming as I approached the tracks.

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. Can you see what is beneath that pile of boxes?

6. The blaze burned the whole store before it was put it out.

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4. Dad asked Jack to cut down that old oak tree in the yard.

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

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6. Mom can dye this white shirt an make it brown.

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2. I was so surprised, I thought I might pass out!

7. Rosieflung the newspaper into the trash can.

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3. We could see the new car gleaming in the parking lot.

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8. Bob is really a good guy because he is always helping people.

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4. We used a hollow tube for the experiment.

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9. I can tie my shoes in an instant!

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5. Which jar has the least amount of . 'candy?

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

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6. Sally is a quiet and timid girl.

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7. I have a task to do before I can

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3. Will you consider giving me your

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8. That crook just took my purse!

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4. The room was dim and cold.

9. Help me drag this box to the garage.

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. Be careful driving because it is a misty morning.

6. Sharon peeked into the gloom, but could see nothing.

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4. I am hungry so I will munch these crackers for awhile.

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9. I am tired end need to pause for a moment.

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5. The captain will steer the ship safely to the dock.

10. What is that big bundle Kelly is carrying?

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. These new cards did not cost me a cent!

6. I began to chuckle when I heard the news.

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2, Will you continue working while I answer the telephone?

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7. Naomi crushed the flowers when she stuffed them in the bag.

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3, My dime fell out of my pocket and rolled across the floor.

8. The spook house was a dreadful place to spend the night!

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5. I felt very foolish carrying an umbrella on a sunny day!

10. Dad said to use glue to hold the sticks together.

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. Frank is the champion player in our club.

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6. You could hear the school bell rlo..g two blocks away.

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2. Can you discover the answer to my question?

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7. The boat began to drift away because we didn't tie it to the

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3. Did you enjoy the movie?

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8. The child was fearful that his mother was leaving.

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4. Katrina wore a beautiful gown to the dance.

9. The hunter lived in a small cottage in the woods.

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5. The bee will not harm you if you stand still.

10. Chrissy likes to chatter too much!

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DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and choices below. Mark the word or phrase that means almost the same thing as the word or phrase that is underlined in the sentence.

1. The clothesline began to droop and the clothes got dirty.

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6. The bird built a snug nest for her seven blue eggs.

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2. Will you please QiQ the bushes by the front sidewalk?

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8. Father commanded me to pick up the tools I had been using.

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4. Will you please fetch me a cool glass of water?

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7. We waded in the stream to cool our feet.

3. An enormous storm cloud was headed toward the lake.

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9. We waited until dawn before leaving the house.

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5. You may have a couple of those cookies after school.

10. Do you have a good grlQ on the box so it won It fall?

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