Intensive Reading Vocabulary Test #2

Determine the meaning of the word cope using context clues.

How do we cope? Or better yet , how should we cope?

• strive

• wrestle with difficulties

• face and resolve problems in a calm manner

• to struggle with responsibilities in a adequate manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word redeemed using context clues.

His bravery redeemed his youthful idleness.

• to make up or amend due to poor performance

• to compensate

• to offset or regain due to fault

• to recover or make up

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word debilitated using context clues.

The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.

• incapacitate

• feeble or weak

• devitalize

• cripple

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word turf using context clues.

Back then, we would take any open turf.

• grassy grounds

• plot of grassy land and soil

• earth form by grass and soil

• lawn

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word snagged using context clues.

Jesse snagged the last piece of chocolate cake

• to run or catch

• to become tangled

• to obstruct or impede

• to consume quickly or snatch

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word panting using context clues.

He was panting when he reached the top of the hill.

• to breathe quickly and intensely

• to yearn for air

• to gasp for air

• to throb or heave

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word interrogated using context clues.

The police captain interrogated the suspect.

• to query; to examine

• to investigate by questioning

• to grill with questions

• to cross examine with questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word accused using context clues.

John Smith was accused of murder and he faced a life sentence.

• incrimination

• fault with

• allegation

• charge of wrongdoing or guilt

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word parsing using context clues.

Participants who had spent time parsing their emotions produced thoughts oriented toward self-improvement.

• to decipher

• examine for a deeper understanding or meaning

• to identify or uncover

• to interpret or translate

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of the word inconsequential using context clues.

Maybe she hadn't thought of it because it seemed inconsequential at the time.

• insignificant or trival

• illogical

• unconsidered

• inadequate

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4