- 1. What is the definition of disembark, used in the fifth paragraph?
A) embrace
B) explore
C) get off
D) remain
- 2. In the first paragraph of this passage, the train compartment is described as congested. What is the definition of congested?
A) changeable
B) abnormal
C) overfull
D) freezing
- 3. What is the meaning of the word teeming as it is used in the second paragraph.
A) appearing
B) becoming
C) operating
D) swarming
- 4. What is the definition of exasperated, used in the seventh paragraph?
A) assisted, aided
B) intrigued, captivated
C) impatient, angered
D) encouraged, promoted
- 5. In the second paragraph, the author says that Patrick is undeterred. Based on the way in which the word is used in the passage, an undeterred person is one who?
A) does not give up easily
B) has little respect for others
C) becomes quickly bored
D) holds a position of authority
- 6. In the last paragraph, Patrick describes his day as a fiasco. What is a fiasco?
A) a convenience
B) a disaster
C) an opportunity
D) an amusement
- 7. In the following excerpt, what does the word mystified most likely mean? '"Excuse me,' she said. 'The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car.' Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. 'You will want to catch the next train to Milan,' she said."
A) confused
B) shocked
C) frustrated
D) mysterious
- 8. In the following passage, what does the prefix "un" , as used with the word, "intelligible," most likely mean? "The man's words were unintelligible, but Patrick guessed from the man's tone that Patrick was supposed to leave."
A) a little
B) very
C) somewhat
D) not
- 9. In the following passage, what does the prefix "bi," as used with the word, "lingual," most likely mean? "'It helps to be bilingual,' she said, winking at him."
A) two
B) five
C) three
D) four
- 10. In the following passage, what does the root word "lingual," as used with the prefix "bi," most likely mean? "'It helps to be bilingual,' she said, winking at him."
A) languages
B) cultures
C) societies
D) countries
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