Context Clues/Romeo and Juliet Act IV and V Vocabulary Practice

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• going to too many expensive parties

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?

• something that causes physical pain

• an early flag

• skirts that did not cover ankles

• the right to vote

The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the “Strangers.” In this context, “original” means _______.

• one of a kind

• first

• humorous

• musical

The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much discussion, they came together and signed the Mayflower Compact. The Compact was _______.

• a container for makeup

• a small item

• a machine used for mashing corn

• an agreement

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To encounter, is to _______.

• meet

• note how many

• fight

• exchange text messages

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.

• very cold

• visible

• not moving

• not melted

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean?

• a large amount

• not enough

• dangerous

• having no known use

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. Which word in the above paragraph means supplies that are available to be used?

• geothermal

• tapping

• continent

• reserves

A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman _______.

• is selfish

• has no name

• likes to wear scarves

• cares more about others than herself