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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
INFERENCE
SYNONYM
ANTONYM
Answer explanation
gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.
The word recluse in this sentence must mean
CRIPPLE
HERMIT
PROFESSIONAL
Answer explanation
rec·luse
/ˈrekˌlo͞os,rəˈklo͞os/
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them.
What does gullible mean?
trusting
skeptical
friendly
Answer explanation
gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
synonym
definition
antonym
Answer explanation
rec·luse
/ˈrekˌlo͞os,rəˈklo͞os/
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
examples
definitions
synonyms
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
dressed
broken
mess
Answer explanation
Disarray - a lack of order or sequence
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
For fifteen years I have trusted the same general manager. But it was after hours. Why were so many people here, eating, after hours? It’s like the place was open when it wasn’t.” “Maybe,” said Mr. Winnie. “And I guess no one even paid their check,” Mr. Sully went on, dismally.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
inference
example
definition
Answer explanation
dis·mal·ly
/ˈdizməlē/
adverb
in a gloomy or depressed manner.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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