Question 1
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In 'The enormous tree shaded the whole playground', which word is closest in meaning to enormous?
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100 questions and practical tasks · Victorian Curriculum English Version 2.0 · Level 4 · VC2E4LA10
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Question 2
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In 'The cautious climber tested each foothold', which word is closest in meaning to cautious?
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Question 3
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In 'We strolled along the beach', which word is closest in meaning to strolled?
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Question 4
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In 'The fragile bowl cracked when it fell', which word is closest in meaning to fragile?
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Question 5
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In 'The exhausted hikers rested beside the track', which word is closest in meaning to exhausted?
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Question 6
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In 'A narrow path led between the rocks', which word is closest in meaning to narrow?
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Question 7
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In 'The delighted child hugged her new puppy', which word is closest in meaning to delighted?
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Question 8
synonyms in context · core
In 'The instructions were brief: stir, pour, bake', which word is closest in meaning to brief?
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Question 9
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In 'The generous neighbour shared her fruit', which word is closest in meaning to generous?
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Question 10
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In 'The silent crowd listened for the announcement', which word is closest in meaning to silent?
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Question 11
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In 'The ancient wall had stood for hundreds of years', which word is closest in meaning to ancient?
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Question 12
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In 'We observed the ants carrying food', which word is closest in meaning to observed?
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Question 13
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In 'The entrance was concealed by vines', which word is closest in meaning to concealed?
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Question 14
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In 'The climber gripped the rope firmly', which word is closest in meaning to gripped?
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Question 15
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In 'The nervous performer waited behind the curtain', which word is closest in meaning to nervous?
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Question 16
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In 'The curious child asked how the machine worked', which word is closest in meaning to curious?
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Question 17
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In 'The driver selected the safest route', which word is closest in meaning to selected?
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Question 18
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In 'Please assist the younger children', which word is closest in meaning to assist?
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Question 19
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In 'The sign was visible from the road', which word is closest in meaning to visible?
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Question 20
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In 'The track was slippery after the rain', which word is closest in meaning to slippery?
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Question 21
synonyms in context · core
In 'We will commence the race at ten', which word is closest in meaning to commence?
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Question 22
synonyms in context · core
In 'The sudden noise startled the kitten', which word is closest in meaning to startled?
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Question 23
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In 'The empty bottle was transparent', which word is closest in meaning to transparent?
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Question 24
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In 'The class devised a plan for saving water', which word is closest in meaning to devised?
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Question 25
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In 'The mechanic inspected the damaged wheel', which word is closest in meaning to inspected?
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Question 26
synonyms in context · core
In 'The message was urgent, so we delivered it immediately', which word is closest in meaning to urgent?
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Question 27
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In 'The seedlings required regular watering', which word is closest in meaning to required?
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Question 28
synonyms in context · extension
In 'Our supplies were sufficient for the three-day walk', which word is closest in meaning to sufficient?
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Question 29
synonyms in context · extension
In 'The team attempted the puzzle again', which word is closest in meaning to attempted?
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Question 30
synonyms in context · core
In 'The artist used vivid colours', which word is closest in meaning to vivid?
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Question 31
antonyms in context · support
Which word is opposite in meaning to shallow in 'The water near the bank was shallow'?
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Question 32
antonyms in context · core
Which word is opposite in meaning to include in 'Include the final page'?
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Question 33
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Which word is opposite in meaning to temporary in 'The temporary bridge will be replaced'?
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Question 34
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Which word is opposite in meaning to scarce in 'Fresh water was scarce'?
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Question 35
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Which word is opposite in meaning to expand in 'The balloon began to expand'?
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Question 36
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Which word is opposite in meaning to accept in 'She decided to accept the invitation'?
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Question 37
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Which word is opposite in meaning to arrival in 'We waited for the train's arrival'?
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Question 38
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Which word is opposite in meaning to increase in 'The number of visitors will increase'?
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Question 39
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Which word is opposite in meaning to ordinary in 'It was an ordinary school day'?
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Question 40
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Which word is opposite in meaning to patient in 'The patient customers waited calmly'?
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Question 41
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Which word is opposite in meaning to rough in 'The wooden surface felt rough'?
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Question 42
antonyms in context · core
Which word is opposite in meaning to generous in 'The generous owner shared the harvest'?
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Question 43
antonyms in context · core
Which word is opposite in meaning to ancient in 'We saw an ancient building'?
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Question 44
antonyms in context · extension
Which word is opposite in meaning to accurate in 'The map was accurate'?
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Question 45
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Which word is opposite in meaning to entrance in 'Meet me at the entrance'?
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Question 46
antonyms in context · core
Which word is opposite in meaning to confident in 'The confident speaker faced the audience'?
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Question 47
antonyms in context · extension
Which word is opposite in meaning to flexible in 'The flexible tube bent easily'?
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Question 48
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Which word is opposite in meaning to reveal in 'The magician will reveal the hidden card'?
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Question 49
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Which word is opposite in meaning to major in 'The plan needs a major change'?
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Question 50
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Which word is opposite in meaning to calm in 'The sea was calm'?
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Question 51
context clues and precise meanings · core
The path was obstructed by a fallen tree, so we could not get through. What does obstructed mean?
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Question 52
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The owl is nocturnal; it hunts while most people are asleep at night. What does nocturnal mean?
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Question 53
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Unlike the damp towel, the spare towel was completely dry. What does damp mean?
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Question 54
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The instructions were complicated, with many steps that were difficult to follow. What does complicated mean?
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Question 55
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The puppy hesitated at the stairs, stopping before it took the first step. What does hesitated mean?
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Question 56
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The lake's surface was still, without even a ripple. What does still mean here?
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Question 57
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We sat on the bank and watched the river flow. What does bank mean here?
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Question 58
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The bat flew out of the cave at dusk. What does bat mean here?
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Question 59
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The teacher drew a table to organise the results. What does table mean here?
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Question 60
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The bright pupil quickly understood the new problem. What does bright mean here?
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Question 61
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Please seal the envelope before posting it. What does seal mean here?
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Question 62
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The leaves were brittle and snapped when we touched them. What does brittle mean?
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Question 63
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The two routes converge at the bridge, where they become one track. What does converge mean?
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Question 64
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The container was overflowing; water was spilling over its rim. What does rim mean?
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Question 65
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The hikers sought shelter as hail began to fall. Which word could replace sought?
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Question 66
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The vase toppled when the table shook. What does toppled mean?
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Question 67
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The crowd dispersed after the concert; people left in different directions. What does dispersed mean?
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Question 68
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The timid kitten hid whenever a visitor entered. What does timid mean?
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Question 69
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The opening was just wide enough for one child to squeeze through. What does squeeze through mean?
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Question 70
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The lighthouse beam swept across the dark water. What does beam mean here?
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Question 71
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The recipe says to combine the flour and water. What does combine mean?
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Question 72
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Which word most precisely describes speaking so quietly that only someone nearby can hear?
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Question 73
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Which verb most precisely describes taking small mouthfuls of a hot drink?
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Question 74
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Which word most precisely describes rain falling in very small, light drops?
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Question 75
context clues and precise meanings · core
Which word most precisely describes walking with difficulty because one leg hurts?
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Question 76
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Which word belongs with chapter, author and publisher?
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Question 77
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Which word belongs with tide, shoreline and waves?
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Question 78
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Which word belongs with stem, roots and petals?
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Question 79
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Which word belongs with rehearsal, audience and stage?
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Question 80
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Which word belongs with recipe, ingredients and simmer?
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Question 81
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Which word is the general category for robin, magpie and kookaburra?
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Question 82
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Which word is the general category for canoe, ferry and yacht?
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Question 83
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Which word is the general category for violin, flute and drum?
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Question 84
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Which phrase can replace 'the bicycle' without introducing a new object: The bicycle leaned against the shed. ____ had a flat tyre?
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Question 85
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Which phrase refers back to the same animal: A dolphin surfaced beside the boat. ____ breathed and dived again?
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Question 86
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Which phrase refers back to the same place: The library opened at nine. Soon ____ was full of readers?
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Question 87
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Which word completes the strongest meaning link: A drought can cause a water ____.
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Question 88
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Which pair shows a part-to-whole relationship?
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Question 89
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Which pair shows two words with closely related meanings?
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Question 90
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Which word best links the ideas in a paragraph about reducing rubbish: reuse, repair, recycle and ____?
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Question 91
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Which sentence uses a word that clearly expresses an opinion about the book?
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Question 92
facts opinions and feelings · support
Which statement could be checked by counting?
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Question 93
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Which word signals a personal feeling in: I felt relieved when I found my missing bag?
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Question 94
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Which phrase marks the following statement as a personal opinion? ____ the new ending is better.
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Question 95
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Which sentence gives a fact rather than a judgement about the playground?
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Question 96
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Which word expresses a stronger feeling than pleased?
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Question 97
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Which word expresses a weaker degree of anger than furious?
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Question 98
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Which revision makes the opinion clearly belong to the speaker? 'The film is boring.'
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Question 99
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Which sentence separates a checkable fact from a personal judgement?
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Question 100
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Which word would make this sentence more positive: The class gave a ____ performance?
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