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CAHSEE 1.3 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 1.3 Passage Drill. Which of the following is the best way to express the meaning of the word alumni in this sentence?

CAHSEE 10.2 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 10.2 Passage Drill. Which of the following is the best way to express the meaning of the word "invaluable" in this sentence?

CAHSEE 5.3 Passage Drill
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In this CAHSEE passage drill, figure out what the phrase "every leaf and grain" means. CAHSEE: Passage Drill 5, Problem 3

CAHSEE 5.5 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 5.5 Passage Drill. Which of the following is the best way to express the meaning of the word "stringent" in this sentence?

CAHSEE ELA 9.3 Ambiguities
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CAHSEE ELA 9.3 Ambiguities. Which of the following is an example of figurative language in the previous passage?

CAHSEE ELA 9.4 Ambiguities
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CAHSEE ELA 9.4 Ambiguities. Which of the following is not an example of symbolism?

CAHSEE ELA 9.5 Ambiguities
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CAHSEE ELA 9.5 Ambiguities. Which of the following statements about allegory is true?

CAHSEE 11.3 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 11.3 Passage Drill. Which of the following is the best way to express the meaning of the word complimentary in this sentence?

CAHSEE 12.3 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 12.3 Passage Drill. The phrase "a meaning walk" suggests that the neighbor...what?

CAHSEE 12.4 Passage Drill
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In this CAHSEE passage drill, figure out the best meaning of the word mellow. CAHSEE: Passage Drill 12, Problem 4

CAHSEE 4.5 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 4.5 Passage Drill. Which of these words is closest in meaning to replete?

CAHSEE ELA 7.2 Passage Drill
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Can you figure out the best meaning of the word "whiplash" in the following excerpt? Don't strain yourself though. We're not liable for any injury...

CAHSEE 10.1 Passage Drill
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CAHSEE 10.1 Passage Drill. The author uses "mandatory" to suggest that...what?