Inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words

Inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words

Multiple Choice

1. My mother and I cross at the overpass. The underlined compound word is synonymous

• footbridge

• hallway

• road

• room

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2.The keywords must be in uppercase because it is easier to emphasize if they are written in capital letters. What words in the sentence hint the meaning of the word uppercase?

• capital letters

• keywords

• emphasize

• because

Multiple Choice

3.Manny Pacquiao experienced being knocked-out in his fights. ___________ has opposite meaning with the word knocked-out.

• cheated

• defeated

• revived

• champion

Multiple Choice

4.The family led a very unhappy life.

• happy

• miserable

• fortunate

• strong

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5.The cat ate quickly without chewing the parrot.

• instantly

• relaxed

• happily

• slowly

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6.The chirping birds landed on the tree

• climbed

• perched

• dance

• walked

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7.Several boys walked along the grassy lane.

• treaded

• jumped

• kicked

• climbed

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8.The experience of the girl was so terrible that she coudn't sleep for many nights

• attractive

• lovely

• dreadful

• happy

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9.The cats were running in all directions.

• walking

• jumping

• scampering

• singing

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10.The cats were running in all directions.

• walking

• jumping

• scampering

• singing