SOL Review A

As the argument escalated, it grew more and more acrimonious until everyone said things they wished they hadn’t.

The word acrimonious contains the root acri, meaning

• peace

• bitter

• bad

• death

As the argument escalated, it grew more and more acrimonious until everyone said things they wished they hadn’t.

What two words are synonyms for acrimonious in the sentence?

• bitter, angry

• happy, kind

• lively, expressive

• passionate, vocal

What is a synonym for biology?

• earth science

• physical science

• life science

• chemical science

Geologists study _____________.

• life

• earth

• chemicals

• math

The root herbi means grass, plant, and the root vor means eat.

What does the word herbivore mean:

• an animal that gets its energy from eating only plants.

• an animal that gets its energy from eating only plankton.

• an animal that gets its energy from eating plants and other animals.

• an animal that gets its energy from eating only animals.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

• annoying

• able to be heard

• very loud

• creating vapor

It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.

• steal

• forget

• gyre

• keep

Lula would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.

• huge

• cold

• small

• annoying

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Definitions