Context Clues Test

Jody lived a sedentary life, rarely engaging in exercise or even leaving the house for a walk along the colorful streets near her home. 

• lively
• interesting
• puzzling
• inactive

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In carpentry, Chuck is a model of ineptitude, hitting a finger with a hammer and sawing a crooked line. 

• humor
• clumsiness
• failure to plan
• surprise

Senator Fogg launched into his usual harangue, an endless lecture on the frightful conditions everywhere. 

• long, ranting speech
• humorous comment
• obvious lie
• dessert

A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby. 

• becomes visible
• twists
• sticks out
• reappears

Mr. Allen was parsimonious by nature, refusing to buy anything unless it was on sale. 

• thoughtful
• clever
• thrifty
• small

John Paul entered with his hat askew, for it perched at an impossible angle on his head. 

• crooked
• colorful
• inside out
• reversed

Only a trained eye can discern, or tell the difference between, a high and low quality diamond. 

• disagree
• recognize
• rule out
• control 

A book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event. 

• grammatical system
• abbreviated version
• combination
• dishonesty

The interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky. 

• brilliant
• cold
• gloomy
• colorful

The owner of the famous restaurant greeted every guest cordially; there was nothing unpleasant or unfriendly about the place. 

• coldly
• grumpily
• warmly
• hurriedly