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1. We talked to our new neighbors for a long time, and they invited us to a ___________________ dinner. 

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The correct answer is "buffet" because it is a type of dinner where a variety of dishes are laid out for guests to serve themselves. This suggests that the new neighbors invited the speaker to a dinner where they can choose from a wide range of food options.

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This quiz, based on 'The All American Slurp,' assesses understanding of vocabulary within the context of a short story. It targets comprehension of terms and phrases used in everyday and academic contexts, enhancing both reading skills and cultural understanding.

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2. They were having a huge __________________________ sale.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "rummage". In this context, a "rummage sale" refers to a large sale where second-hand items are sold, typically to raise money for a cause or organization. The word "rummage" implies that there is a wide variety of items available, and customers can search through them to find something they want.

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3. I bought a book about Spanish verbs and _____________________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "inflections" because the sentence is indicating that the speaker purchased a book specifically about Spanish verbs and something related to verbs, which would be inflections. Inflections are the changes made to a verb to indicate tense, mood, voice, person, and number. Therefore, it can be inferred that the book is likely to provide information and explanations about the different forms and variations of Spanish verbs.

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4. My mother bought some old _______________________ jars to use for storing home-made jam. 

Explanation

The sentence states that the mother bought some old jars to use for storing home-made jam. The word "relish" fits in this context as it is a type of condiment that can be stored in jars. Therefore, "relish" is the correct answer.

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5. Time passed in the bathroom of the restaurant.  Then the narrator heard the door open again.  The next thing that happened was ___________________.

Explanation

After spending some time in the bathroom, the narrator heard the door open again, indicating that someone else had entered. The correct answer, "Mother came to see about her," suggests that it was the narrator's mother who entered the bathroom to check on her. This implies that the narrator was either expecting their mother to come and check on them or that the mother was concerned and wanted to make sure everything was okay.

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6. The narrator became acquainted with a few kids at school.  To be acquainted is to _____________________.

Explanation

To be acquainted with someone means to get to know them. It implies that the narrator has become familiar with and formed a relationship with a few kids at school. It suggests that they have spent time together, interacted, and learned about each other's personalities and interests.

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7. The Lin family was offered a relish tray.  A relish tray is a __________________.

Explanation

A relish tray is a dish of vegetable snacks. It typically consists of a variety of raw or pickled vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, olives, and pickles. It is often served as an appetizer or a side dish and provides a refreshing and crunchy accompaniment to a meal.

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8. Mrs. Gleason served a buffet dinner.  A buffet is a meal at which guests _____________________.

Explanation

A buffet is a meal at which guests serve themselves. In this type of dining arrangement, the guests are able to choose and serve their own food from a variety of options that are laid out on a table or counter. This allows each individual to customize their plate according to their preferences and dietary restrictions. It also eliminates the need for a host or waitstaff to serve the guests, making it a convenient and efficient way to serve a large number of people.

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9. The Lins had been invited to the Gleasons' residence.  A residence is a _______________________.

Explanation

A residence is a place where someone lives. It refers to a dwelling or a house where people reside or make their home.

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10. When we moved into our new _____________________________, we became __________________________ with our neighbors immediately. 

Explanation

When we moved into our new residence, we became acquainted with our neighbors immediately.

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11. When Mrs. Gleason dumped rice out of her bowl and mixed it with her other food, she was probably ________________________.

Explanation

Mrs. Gleason was probably trying to fix her food in a Chinese manner by dumping rice out of her bowl and mixing it with her other food. In Chinese cuisine, it is common to mix rice with other dishes to create a balanced and flavorful meal.

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12. Mrs. Lin bought what her family needed at rummage sales.  In this story, rummage means ___________________.

Explanation

In this story, rummage means used objects. Rummage sales typically involve selling second-hand items that are no longer needed by their original owners. Mrs. Lin bought what her family needed at rummage sales, indicating that she purchased previously owned items rather than new or expensive ones.

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13. After the waiter spilled wine at the Lakeview restaurant, the narrator _____________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "hid in the restaurant's bathroom". The narrator's response to the waiter spilling wine suggests that she wanted to avoid the situation or the embarrassment caused by the spill. Hiding in the bathroom would provide a temporary escape from the scene and give the narrator some time to compose herself before returning to the table.

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14. Number the events in the order in which they occurred.Dinner at the Lakeview Restaurant
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15. Father made diagrams of verbs and their inflections.  In this story, inflections are _____________________.

Explanation

In the given story, the father made diagrams of verbs and their inflections. Inflections refer to the different forms of a verb that indicate tense, number, person, etc. Therefore, the inflections provide information about the different ways a verb can be used.

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16. When the teacher praised the narrator, Father and Mother disagreed with her.  You could say that they believed ______________________.

Explanation

Father and Mother disagreed with the teacher's praise because they believed it was not polite to appear proud in public. They may have thought that displaying pride in their daughter's achievements could be seen as boastful or arrogant. It is possible that they valued humility and modesty, and preferred to downplay their daughter's accomplishments rather than openly acknowledge them.

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18. Number the events in the order in which they occurred.Dinner at the Gleason's
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19. Number the events in the order in which they occurred.The First Pair of Jeans
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We talked to our new neighbors for a long time, and they invited us to...
They were having a huge __________________________ sale.  
I bought a book about Spanish verbs and _____________________________.
My mother bought some old _______________________ jars to use for...
Time passed in the bathroom of the restaurant.  Then the narrator...
The narrator became acquainted with a few kids at school.  To be...
The Lin family was offered a relish tray.  A relish tray is a...
Mrs. Gleason served a buffet dinner.  A buffet is a meal at which...
The Lins had been invited to the Gleasons' residence.  A...
When we moved into our new _____________________________, we became...
When Mrs. Gleason dumped rice out of her bowl and mixed it with her...
Mrs. Lin bought what her family needed at rummage sales.  In this...
After the waiter spilled wine at the Lakeview restaurant, the narrator...
Number the events in the order in which they occurred.Dinner at the...
Father made diagrams of verbs and their inflections.  In this...
When the teacher praised the narrator, Father and Mother disagreed...
Vocabulary Matching
Number the events in the order in which they occurred.Dinner at the...
Number the events in the order in which they occurred.The First Pair...
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