Using Prior Knowledge and Context to Predict and Confirm Meaning

He couldn't seem to get along with the other children and spent most of his time arguing. Wherever he went, there was conflict.

In this context, the word "conflict" means:

• Peace and harmony

• Anger and disagreement

• A boy

• Sadness

She did not use her real name because she thought it was too ordinary. Instead she introduced herself as Abyssinia Rose - it was her favourite pseudonym.

In this context, the word "pseudonym" means:

• A made up name

• Fancy

• A joke

• Friend

She was irascible in her old age, increasingly short-tempered with those around her.

In this context, the word "irascible" means:

• Pleasant to be around

• Sad

• Quick to anger

• Really old

Unlike many others who ran and hid, he refused to succumb to his fears and walked bravely towards the monster.

In this context, the word "succumb" means:

• Give in

• Be angry

• Cowardly

• Be hopeful

Anna was horrified to see that he had stolen the cake and rebuked him strongly.

In this context, the word "rebuked" means:

• Criticised or expressed disapproval

• Sang a sad song

• Silent and sulky

• Ate a lot

She told him to hurry - it was imperative that the doctor got the new information as soon as possible.

In this context, the word "imperative" means:

• Not important

• Fast

• Clever

• Extremely important or urgent

She remained an enigma to him; mysterious and difficult to understand.

In this context, the word "enigma" means:

• A happy character

• A kind character

• A puzzling character

• A boring character

He frowned to himself. He had wanted the role of School Captain himself, and it rankled him to see the girl perform it so well.

In this context, the word "rankled" means"

• Annoyed

• Pleased

• Amused

• Bored

She claimed to have been out walking the dog, but it seemed implausible given the pouring rain and the dog's dry fur.

In this context, the word "implausible" means:

• Not believable

• True

• Funny

• Annoying

Their netball opponents were formidable - tall and powerful girls who had won several district finals.

In this context, the word "formidable" means:

• Not scary

• Inspiring fear and respect

• Very strange

• Kind and gentle