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9th grade (Year 10 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.4.A, RI.9-10.4 · England: SAT Reading and Writing (Words in Context), ACT Reading, GCSE English Language Paper 1 Q2

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Question 1
Is the proposed answer correct? Several parents RAISED concerns about the new timetable. → brought up
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 2
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The castle has a COMMANDING view of the valley.
- A. wide, dominating
- B. strict
- C. ordering
- D. military
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Question 3
Is the proposed answer correct? After the coach left, Leila ASSUMED the role of captain. → guessed
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 4
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The castle has a COMMANDING view of the valley.
- A. wide, dominating
- B. military
- C. ordering
- D. strict
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Question 5
Is the proposed answer correct? The proposal was met with a COOL reception from the council. → cold in temperature
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 6
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The proposal was met with a COOL reception from the council.
- A. calm
- B. cold in temperature
- C. unenthusiastic
- D. fashionable
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Question 7
Is the proposed answer correct? Her account of the journey was CHARGED with emotion. → priced
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 8
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The team's victory was SECURED in the final minute.
- A. locked
- B. fastened
- C. made certain
- D. guarded
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Question 9
Is the proposed answer correct? The castle has a COMMANDING view of the valley. → strict
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 10
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The team's victory was SECURED in the final minute.
- A. locked
- B. made certain
- C. fastened
- D. guarded
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Question 11
Is the proposed answer correct? The proposal was met with a COOL reception from the council. → fashionable
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 12
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The volunteers' efforts BORE fruit when the river was finally cleaned.
- A. tolerated
- B. bored
- C. produced
- D. carried
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Question 13
Is the proposed answer correct? Critics agreed that the proposal had real MERIT. → value
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 14
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: After the coach left, Leila ASSUMED the role of captain.
- A. pretended
- B. guessed
- C. supposed
- D. took on
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Question 15
Is the proposed answer correct? Several parents RAISED concerns about the new timetable. → brought up
- A. yes, it is correct
- B. no, it is not correct
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Question 16
As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The author's TREATMENT of the topic is balanced and fair.
- A. reward
- B. medical care
- C. entertainment
- D. handling, way of dealing with

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