Directions: Read each sentence and encircle the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined phrase. 1. When I went scuba diving, it was fun to see the sea creatures playing around the ridge of coral near the surface a. conquered c. reer b. durable d. splintered Suddenly. I was sure I saw a shark's long body disappearing behind the rocks a. vanishing c. humble b. conquered d. durable 3. A shark's strength and teeth are enough to make anyone feel modest and meek a. conquered c. splintered b. durable d. humble 4. When the shark suddenly reappeared, I knew I could easily be overpowered. a. conquered c. splintered b. durable d. humble 5. Luckily, I had my old and long-lasting spear with me. a. humble c. durable b. gratitude d. reef 6. The shark charged, but my spear split into many narrow pieces in my hand. a. vanishing c. reef b. splintered d. humble 7. Two divers rescued me. I was filled with a feeling of gratefulness. a. conquered e. vanishing b. gratitude d. humble 8. At first I thought I would never swim by the underwater ridge again. a, reef c. gratitude b. durable d. humble 9. But I found my fear slowly decreasing day by day. a humble c. vanishing b. reef d. splintered 10. Now I've got a new spear that is able to withstand wear, and I'm back in the water again a. durable c. gratitude b. conquered d. humble​