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Vocabulary
Chapters 1 - 6
Choose the correct definition for each underlined vocabulary word.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Charlie was convicted of a crime that he didn't commit.
a. found guilty
b. in trouble
c. set free
d. appeared in court
The desert is a hot and barren land.
a. dusty
b. unable to produce plants
c. sunny
d. unlivable
A strange feeling came over us as we drove through the desolate town.
a. old
b. creepy
c. small
d. empty
She hastily gathered her things and ran down the street to catch the bus.
a. angrily
b. sadly
c. quickly
d. cheerfully
The public was in a panic when they found out about the scarcity of Twinkies.
a. ingredients
b. major increase
c. price
d. small supply
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ANSWER KEY
Vocabulary
Chapters 1 - 6
Choose the correct definition for each underlined vocabulary word.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Charlie was convicted of a crime that he didn't commit. a
a. found guilty
b. in trouble
c. set free
d. appeared in court
The desert is a hot and barren land. b
a. dusty
b. unable to produce plants
c. sunny
d. unlivable
A strange feeling came over us as we drove through the desolate town. d
a. old
b. creepy
c. small
d. empty
She hastily gathered her things and ran down the street to catch the bus. c
a. angrily
b. sadly
c. quickly
d. cheerfully
The public was in a panic when they found out about the scarcity of Twinkies. d
a. ingredients
b. major increase
c. price
d. small supply
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