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1. Part 3 – Synonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.
9. The men had to be careful not to fall into a crevasse .

Trap

River

Volcano

Deep hole or crack

The men had to be cautious to avoid falling into a deep hole or crack.

Explanation

The men had to be cautious to avoid falling into a deep hole or crack.

2. Part 2 - Multiple Meaning-Read the sentence. Read and answer the question. Fill in the bubble next to your answer.

4. When Shackleton’s men got to Elephant Island it was deserted.

In which sentence is the word deserted used in the same way as the sentence above?

The cat deserted her kittens.

The man was hoping to find people, but the island was deserted.

Melanie felt deserted when she got lost at the fair.

The correct answer is "The man was hoping to find people, but the island was deserted." This sentence uses the word "deserted" in the same way as the original sentence because it describes a place that is empty or abandoned. In both sentences, "deserted" implies that there are no people present in the location mentioned.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The man was hoping to find people, but the island was deserted." This sentence uses the word "deserted" in the same way as the original sentence because it describes a place that is empty or abandoned. In both sentences, "deserted" implies that there are no people present in the location mentioned.

3. Part 3 - Context Meaning-Read the sentence. Using context clues, choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Then fill in the bubble next to your choice.

5. The rough terrain of the mountain was very difficult to cross by foot.

Ground

Ocean

Atmosphere

Wind

The sentence states that the "rough terrain" of the mountain was difficult to cross by foot. The word "terrain" refers to the ground or the surface of the land. Therefore, the word or phrase that means the same as "terrain" is "ground".

Explanation

The sentence states that the "rough terrain" of the mountain was difficult to cross by foot. The word "terrain" refers to the ground or the surface of the land. Therefore, the word or phrase that means the same as "terrain" is "ground".

4. Part 3 – Synonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.
10. Shackleton’s men didn’t know if they were walking on safe, solid ice or dangerous moving ice floes.

Ice cubes

Large sheets of floating ice

Floating islands

Ships

The underlined word "ice floes" refers to large sheets of floating ice.

Explanation

The underlined word "ice floes" refers to large sheets of floating ice.

5. Part 3 - Context Meaning-Read the sentence. Using context clues, choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Then fill in the bubble next to your choice.
7. From the summit of the mountain the men could see the whaling station.

Base

Middle

Highest point

Lowest point

The word "summit" in the sentence refers to the top or highest point of the mountain.

Explanation

The word "summit" in the sentence refers to the top or highest point of the mountain.

6. Part 3 – Synonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.

8. It is so cold in Antarctica that the land is barren.

Having little plants or animals

Full of animals

Snowy

Freezing

The word "barren" in the sentence means that the land in Antarctica has very few or no plants or animals.

Explanation

The word "barren" in the sentence means that the land in Antarctica has very few or no plants or animals.

7. Part 3 - Context Meaning-Read the sentence. Using context clues, choose a word or phrase that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Then fill in the bubble next to your choice.
6. Shack’s men had to swing through the icy torrents at the waterfall.

Icebergs

Fast moving stream

Hurricane

Snowflakes

The sentence states that Shack's men had to "swing through the icy torrents at the waterfall." This suggests that the underlined word, "torrents," refers to a fast-moving flow of water. Therefore, the word or phrase that means the same or about the same as "torrents" is "fast moving stream."

Explanation

The sentence states that Shack's men had to "swing through the icy torrents at the waterfall." This suggests that the underlined word, "torrents," refers to a fast-moving flow of water. Therefore, the word or phrase that means the same or about the same as "torrents" is "fast moving stream."

8. Part 1 – Antonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word that means the opposite of the underlined word.
2. The men struggled up the mountains only to find that they were impassable on the other side.

Passable

Blocked

Closed

Impossible

The word "passable" means that something is able to be passed or crossed easily. The opposite of this would be "impassable," which means that something cannot be passed or crossed. In the context of the sentence, the men struggled to climb up the mountains only to discover that they could not continue on the other side because it was impossible to pass through.

Explanation

The word "passable" means that something is able to be passed or crossed easily. The opposite of this would be "impassable," which means that something cannot be passed or crossed. In the context of the sentence, the men struggled to climb up the mountains only to discover that they could not continue on the other side because it was impossible to pass through.

9. Part 1 – Antonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word that means the opposite of the underlined word.
1. Climbing the mountain was very grueling for the tired, hungry men.

Difficult

Disgusting

Tiring

Easy

The word "grueling" in the sentence suggests that climbing the mountain was very difficult for the tired, hungry men. Therefore, the opposite of difficult would be easy.

Explanation

The word "grueling" in the sentence suggests that climbing the mountain was very difficult for the tired, hungry men. Therefore, the opposite of difficult would be easy.

10. Part 1 – Antonyms-Read the sentence. Choose a word that means the opposite of the underlined word.
3. The journey to Antarctica turned out to be very perilous for Shackleton’s men.

Slippery

Dangerous

Exciting

Safe

The word "perilous" means dangerous or risky. Therefore, the opposite of "perilous" would be safe. The journey to Antarctica was dangerous for Shackleton's men, so it was not safe.

Explanation

The word "perilous" means dangerous or risky. Therefore, the opposite of "perilous" would be safe. The journey to Antarctica was dangerous for Shackleton's men, so it was not safe.