2025 Edition

Test 2 - Verbal - Sentence Completion - L2

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1.	The cowboy put a saddle on the _____________.
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Cowboys put saddles on horses to ride them. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

2.	A man used a _____________ to dig a hole in the ground.
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Shovels are used to dig holes in the ground. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

3.	A pond was formed after a _____________ clogged the stream with branches and logs it had cut down.
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A beaver will slow stream water down and form ponds when building a dam. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

4.	The girl hit the _____________ with a bat.
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A bat is used to hit a baseball. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

5.	A _____________ delivers letters to peoples’ mail boxes.
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A mailman delivers mail. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

6.	A _____________ can help you draw a perfect circle.
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A compass is a tool that helps people draw circles. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

7.	The nurse put the baby on the _____________ to weigh him.
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A scale is used to weigh babies. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

8.	The _____________ purred and rubbed against the man’s leg.
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Cats purr and rub themselves on people’s legs. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

9.	A school of _____________ swam by us.
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A group of fish is called a school. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

10.	The neighbor cut his lawn with a _____________.
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Lawnmowers are used to cut grass. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

11.	Kyle’s _____________ hurt, so he went to the dentist.
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A dentist provides health care for one’s teeth. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

12.	The librarian put the book back onto the _____________.
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Books are stored on a bookshelf in a library. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

13.	Pliers can often be found in a _____________.
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Pliers are a hand tool that can often be found in a toolbox. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

14.	Janie keeps her allowance in her _____________.
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Money is kept in a piggy bank. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

15.	The speaker used a _____________ after the people in the back of the room had trouble hearing him.
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A microphone is used to amplify the voice of a speaker. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

16.	The shepherd watched over the flock of _____________.
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Sheep are sometimes guarded by dogs. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

17.	Father used a _____________ to get the glitter off of the carpet in the study.
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A vacuum is used to clean carpeting. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

18.	The _____________ built a nest in the side of a barn.
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Birds sometimes build nests in the side of barns. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

19.	A _____________ rotates to create air flow in a room to keep it cool.
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A ceiling fan rotates to create air flow in a room to keep it cool. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

20.	The plumber repaired the _____________.
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A plumber repairs plumbing fixtures, like a toilet. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

21.	The conductor welcomed the passengers aboard the _____________.
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A conductor works on a train. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

22.	John cooked hamburgers on the _____________.
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Hamburgers are cooked on a grill. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

23.	It was dark when Tom walked into the living room, so he turned on a _____________ so he could see.
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A lamp is a source of light in a dark room that must be turned on. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

24.	The children climbed up the _____________ to get to the top of the slide.
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A ladder is used to climb to high places. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

25.	Tomas hit the _____________ with a mallet.
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A xylophone is played by striking it with a mallet. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

26.	I put my dirty jacket into the _____________ to get clean.
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Dirty clothes are cleaned in a washing machine. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

27.	A _____________ has tentacles.
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A jellyfish has tentacles. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

28.	A _____________ keeps you from getting drenched.
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A raincoat keeps you from getting drenched. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

29.	When we went camping, we built a _____________ to keep warm.
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Camp fires are used to keep warm when camping. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

30.	All dogs must be on a _____________ when they are in the city park.
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All dogs must be on a leash when they are in the city park. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

31.	Sam’s favorite fruit is _____________.
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Strawberries are a fruit. Onions are vegetables. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

32.	A spatula is used to flip _____________.
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A spatula is used to flip pancakes. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

33.	Make sure to put a _____________ on the envelope before you mail it.
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An envelope must have a stamp in order to be mailed. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

34.	Mom wears an _____________ to keep her clothes clean while she cooks.
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An apron is used to protect clothing when cooking. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

35.	Amy was picking _____________ when she was pricked by a thorn.
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Of the flowers shown, only the rose has thorns. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

36.	The time on the _____________ indicated it was 4:44 PM.
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A clock indicates time in hours, minutes and seconds. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

37.	A tadpole grows up to be a _____________.
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A tadpole grows up to be a frog. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

38.	_____________ grows on a cob.
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Corn grows on a cob. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

39.	The children each had a slice of _____________ for lunch.
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Pizza is commonly served in slices. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

40.	Bacon and ham come from a _____________.
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Bacon and ham come from a pig. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

41.	We gave mother a bouquet of _____________ for her birthday.
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A bunch of flowers can come in a bouquet. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

42.	Use the _____________ to get down to the basement.
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Stairs are the typical way to get to lower or upper levels of a building. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

43.	A piece of cheese was placed in the trap to help catch the _____________.
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Cheese is sometimes used to catch a mouse in a trap. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

44.	The quills on the _____________ sprang up when the dog walked nearby.
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A porcupine has quills on its back that will spring up when it feels in danger. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

45.	The _____________ referred to a recipe he found in a book.
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A chef will refer to recipes found in a cook book. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

46.	Grandma knitted a _____________ for mom.
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A sweater may be knitted. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

47.	Crops can be found on a _____________.
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Crops can be found on a farm. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

48.	A raft is used on a _____________.
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A raft is used on a river. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

49.	Be careful when eating a _____________, because it has a pit.
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A peach has a pit. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

50.	A _____________ left a white line in the sky as it flew by.
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Airplanes leave a vapor trail in the sky. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

51.	In a big city you will see tall _____________.
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In a big city you will see tall buildings. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

52.	A button and a _____________ can both be tricky to fasten.
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A zipper may be closed or fastened. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

53.	An arrow pointing _____________ is the opposite of an arrow pointing right.
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Left is the opposite of right. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

54.	Susan received a __________ when she was named Student of the Month at her assembly.
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Student of the Month is an award which can be represented as a ribbon. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

55.	The _____________ has six legs.
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A beetle has six legs. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

56.	The hikers used a _____________ to figure out the best way to their destination.
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A map is used to determine the direction of travel. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

57.	At dawn, the _____________ starts to come up for the day.
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The sun rises in the morning. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

58.	Which insect is the smallest?
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The ladybug is the smallest of the insects shown. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

59.	It is fun to eat _____________ at the movie theater.
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Popcorn is a common treat at the movie theater. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

60.	The band played _____________ at the concert.
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Musical instruments are played at a concert. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

61.	An illustrator draws pictures for books and the _____________ writes the words.
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An author writes the text of a book. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

62.	A _____________ will shade your eyes in the bright sun.
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A hat with a rim or lid will shade one’s eyes from the sun. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

63.	Jack always wears a _____________ to be safe when he rides his bike.
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Answer C shows a helmet worn when riding a bike. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

64.	The bread dough needs to rest before it goes in the _____________.
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Bread dough is baked in an oven to make bread. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

65.	The _____________ took off with a blast.
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A rocket takes off when its fuel is ignited in a blast of energy. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

66.	Seeds need soil, _____________, and warmth to sprout.
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In addition to nutrients from soil and warmth from sunlight, seeds need water to grow. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

67.	It doesn’t _____________ everywhere during the winter.
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It doesn’t snow everywhere during the winter. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

68.	Stains might not come out of _____________ in the wash.
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Stains are in clothes that are washed. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

69.	Going to the city, we drove over a _____________ to cross the river.
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A bridge spans a river. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

70.	The giraffe stretched her neck to reach the _____________ high in the tree.
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A giraffe eats leaves that are high in a tree. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

71.	Which animal has a mane?
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The lion has a mane. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

72.	_____________, escalators, and stairs are ways to move up and down in a building.
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In addition to escalators and stairs, an elevator is a way to move up and down in a building. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

73.	Shoppers use a _____________ to carry their groceries around the store.
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Shoppers use a shopping cart to carry their groceries around the store. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

74.	Which hat does a cowboy wear?
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Answer C is a cowboy hat. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

75.	_____________ have special lenses to help people’s vision.
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Eyeglasses use lenses to help people’s vision. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

76.	The class would take a _____________ to the field trip because many children were going.
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A bus is used to transport large groups of people. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

77.	A _____________ might weigh patients who are waiting to see the doctor.
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A nurse works in a doctor’s office to help with patients. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

78.	The loud _____________ from a nearby farm wakes us up in the morning.
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A rooster makes a loud call typically in the morning with the rising sun. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

79.	Jenny gave the cashier a $5 bill and got back _____________.
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Answer B shows change that would be returned to the payor after a payment. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

80.	The plumber tightened the pipe under the sink with a _____________.
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Plumbers tighten plumbing fixtures with a wrench. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

81.	People go to museums to look at _____________ and statues.
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Museums exhibit paintings and sculpture. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

82.	Bruce’s mom said he could adopt a _____________ from the shelter for his birthday.
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Animal shelters adopt out dogs and cats. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

83.	Mark likes to put _____________ on his fries.
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Ketchup is a condiment commonly eaten with fries. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

84.	_____________ are good for covering small cuts and scrapes.
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Band-Aids are used to cover minor cuts and scrapes. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

85.	Lucy needs a _____________ to reach the kitchen counter.
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A step stool would be used to reach a kitchen counter. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

86.	One of Dylan’s chores is to water the _____________ once a week.
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Plants commonly need watering once a week. Cats need water every day. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

87.	To make a peanut butter sandwich, start with two pieces of _____________.
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Two pieces of bread are ingredients for a sandwich. Peanut butter is also needed but it does not come in “pieces” like bread. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

88.	Some _____________ fly south for the winter to find warmer weather.
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Some geese fly south for the winter to find warmer weather. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

89.	Swimmers wear _____________ to keep the water out of their eyes
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Goggles are worn by swimmers to keep the water out of their eyes. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

90.	The desert is a place where it does not _____________ often.
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A desert is an arid climate where it rarely rains. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

91.	Once the bed is made with clean sheets, it is time to put the _____________ and blankets back on.
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After putting sheets on a bed, the pillows and covers are put on the bed. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

92.	Which animal is a reptile?
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A snake is a reptile. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

93.	Molly likes to read a _____________ with one of her parents before bed.
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One reads a book. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

94.	A _____________ can help keep papers together.
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A stapler fastens papers together. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

95.	Each player received a _____________ after winning the game.
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A trophy is given as an award after a game. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

96.	Veterinarians are doctors who take care of _____________.
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Veterinarians are doctors who take care of animals. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

97.	Morgan wanted to be a _____________ when he grew up but was worried it might be dangerous.
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Firefighting is a dangerous profession. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

98.	The baker used a _____________ to get the right amount of flour to make the batter.
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A measuring cup is used to get the right amount of flour to make batter in baking. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

99.	A baby joey grows in the pouch of the _____________.
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A baby joey grows in the pouch of the kangaroo. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.

100.	The family watched a cooking show on the_____________.
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Shows are watched on a television. Incorrect answer. Please choose another answer.