23 SOL review context clues

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Using Context Clues

Types of Context Clues

- Sometimes you can figure out the meaning of an unknown
word by using an example of the word that is nearby in the
text.

-Hint Words: like, including, such as, for example

- The following sentences will have examples as context clues
to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined words.

Multiple Choice

Choose the definition that best fits the word anxiety:

Unable to sleep, Trevor tossed and turned in bed for most of the night. Whenever he closed his eyes, he imagined himself failing his final exam. Somehow he managed to tame his anxiety, or feelings of worry, and finally rest.

• Nervousness

• happiness

• stomach ache

• depression

Multiple Choice

The cafeteria has food for people with dietary issues, such as not eating meat or dairy. What does dietary mean?

• losing weight

• Overly concerned with one's appearance

• Restricting certain foods

• Related to what can or cannot be eaten

Types of Context Clues

-Sometimes you can figure out the meaning of an unknown
word by using an antonym (word with the opposite meaning)
as a context clue.

-Hint Words: but, however, in contrast, on the other hand,
unlike

- The following sentences will have antonyms as context clues
to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined words.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of loquacious? Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

• quiet

• loud

• shy

• brave

Multiple Choice

The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn't talk much anymore.

• independent

• outspoken

• shy

• stubborn

Types of Context Clues

- Sometimes you can figure out the meaning of an unknown
word if there is a synonym (word that has a similar meaning)
nearby.

-The following sentences have synonyms as context clues to
help you figure out the meaning of the underlined words.

Multiple Choice

His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble.

• kind

• willingness

• persistence

• weakness

Multiple Choice

My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.

• valid

• true

• real

• incorrect

Types of Context Clues

-Sometimes you can figure out the meaning of an unknown
word by making inferences.

- Use inferences to help you figure out the meaning of the
underlined words in the following sentences.

Multiple Choice

Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Fire

• Lightning

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

Ever since the newspaper had published a statewide announcement calling for pictures of different Texas LOCALITIES at sunset, Hen had planned to capture the view from the cop of the liprary at nightfall.

What does the word LOCALITIES mean?

• areas

• varieties

• activities

• monuments

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

Of course you can join. We welcome new members anytime. The only PROVISION is that you contribute ideas for our photo shoots.

What does the word PROVISION mean?

• reward

• condition

• guarantee

• occasion

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

Soon people gave the cats so much REVERNCE that they were worshipped as gods.

What does the word REVERENCE mean?

• excellent care

• kind rewards

• great power

• deep respect

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

"By helping your friends so they wouldn't get in trouble, you got yourself in trouble," Mrs. T said. Julia nodded in ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

What does the word ACKNOWLEDGEMENT mean?

• admitting something is true

• showing an appreciation

• expressing strong feelings

• acting out of concern

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

A small VICE in Craig's writing style is his habit of not explaining his ideas, but he can improve his skills with increased effort.

What does the word VICE mean?

• a bad practice

• an unusual activity

• a confusing situation

• an interesting concept

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

"Why didn't you tell me about this before today?" his dad asked. Anthony shook his head is disappointment. Anthony SLUMPED in his chair.

What word best replaced SLUMPED?

• slid

• sank

• tumbled

• crashed

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Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

Some cultures prevent people from touching a dog. In these CIRCUMSTANCES instead of a therapy dog, other animals such as cats and rabbits are available.

What does the word CIRCUMSTANCES mean?

• arrangements

• situations

• moments

• ways

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

Cats first appeared in ancient Egypt. Related to small wildcats, felines were probably first DOMESTICATED for pest control.

What does the word DOMESTICATED mean?

• moved

• captured

• tamed

• produced

Multiple Choice

HOW DOES IT LOOK ON AN SOL TEST?

His influence is evident; many painters MIMIC his style and use of color and texture.

Which word is a synonym for MIMIC?

• copy

• praise

• acknowledge

• alter