Question

k. write a definition above each of the bold words. choices are below. then, circle the best answer.
not in order in a sudden breakaway build against / block
keep out put on view for all to see an undersea ship
not active come between pull back / withdraw
agree not with fat throw or put forward

1. most likely to obstruct someones view of a television:

another person / a donkey / a ship

1. most likely to retract a promise:

a beautiful flower / a frustrated parent / a furry puppy

1. the place least likely to be in disorder:

a museum / a playroom filled with toys / a train station during rush hour

1. the food a person with a sweet tooth is least likely to exclude from his diet:

chicken / cake / milk

1. something a person is most likely to display:

a scribbled note / an award / a rotten apple

1. a food that is most likely to be nonfat:

ice cream / chips / peppers

1. most likely to leave the park abruptly:

a sleeping child / a misbehaving dog / a slug

Explanation:

1. Obstruct: "build against / block". A person is more likely to block the view of a TV compared to a donkey or a ship in a typical setting.
2. Retract: "pull back / withdraw". A frustrated parent is more likely to withdraw (retract) a promise compared to a flower or a puppy which can't make or retract promises.
3. Disorder: "not in order". A museum is usually kept in an orderly fashion compared to a playroom full of toys or a busy train - station during rush hour.
4. Exclude: "keep out". A person with a sweet tooth is least likely to keep out (exclude) cake from their diet compared to chicken or milk.
5. Display: "put on view for all to see". An award is something people are likely to put on view (display) compared to a scribbled note or a rotten apple.
6. Non - fat: "not with fat". Peppers are more likely to be non - fat compared to ice - cream or chips which usually have fat.
7. Abruptly: "in a sudden breakaway". A misbehaving dog is more likely to leave the park suddenly (abruptly) compared to a sleeping child or a slug.

Answer:

1. another person
2. a frustrated parent
3. a museum
4. cake
5. an award
6. peppers
7. a misbehaving dog