Context Clues 16-20

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to _______.

• a. change the direction of

• b. look for really high waves

• c. jump into a dry river

• d. look through a telescope

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 _______.

• ______. a. is selfish

• b. has no name

• c. likes to wear scarves

• d. cares more about others than herself

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. “Vast” means______________

• a. a large amount

• b. not enough

• c. a dangerous

• d. 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?

• a. geothermal

• b. tapping

• c. continent

• d. reserves

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed. What does “static” mean in the above selection?

• a. noise

• b. not changing

• c. moldy

• d. unreal

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed. What are researchers?

• a. people who lose things

• b. people who search for knowledge

• c. creatures from Mars

• d. students who don’t study

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed. What are researchers?

• a. people who lose things

• b. people who search for knowledge

• c. creatures from Mars

• d. students who don’t study