Enhancing my Word-decoding Skills: Context Clues and Affixes

Enhancing my Word-decoding Skills: Context Clues and Affixes

Find out the meaning of each italicized word using context clues. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

The fog was so heavy that it was impossible to see and avoid the oncoming car. The collision was INEVITABLE.

• uncertain

• unavoidable

• extremely vital

Multiple Choice

This is a difficult experiment that requires careful performance. You will not be able to get correct results if you do it in a HAPHAZARD manner.

• quick

• dangerous

• careless

Multiple Choice

That is a VALID statement; I have no doubt that it is true.

• reasonable

• unbelievable

• comprehensive

Multiple Choice

There was a general EXODUS from the room when the alarm sounded; all the students left.

• planned gathering

• mass departure

• mass arrival

Multiple Choice

Anna can make a dull gift package look beatiful; she is ADEPT at gift wrapping and tying ribbons.

• proficient

• resourceful

• creative

Multiple Choice

This room is free from noise; it is CONDUCIVE to studying.

• favorable

• inappropriate

• important

Multiple Choice

These days, a computer is an INDISPENSIBLE tool in many businesses. Companies cannot live without it.

• unnecessary

• disposable

• essential

Multiple Choice

She does not like to meet people; she is an INTROVERT.

• shy

• outspoken

• quiet

Multiple Choice

He is an EXTROVERT; he is a very sociable person.

• overtly expressive

• socially awkward

• over thinker

Multiple Choice

The scene was painted on the wall. It made an attractive MURAL.

• painting directly executed on the wall

• tall, colored sculptures placed near the wall

• paintings pinned on the wall

Source:

Lapid, M. & Serrano, J. (2018). English Communication Arts and Skills through Afro-Asian Literature. Quezon City: The Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., p. 169.