1.01 Context Clues

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word heinous in the sentence?​

The villain in the movie was truly heinous; he was willing to ruin other people's lives to gain power.​

• hateful​

• notorious​

• powerful​

• sneaky​

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word concise in the first sentence?​

The newspaper reporter’s description of the volleyball match was concise. On the other hand, the blogger’s report of the match was long-winded, going on for longer than necessary.​

• descriptive​

• vague​

• colorful​

• short​

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read the sentence.​

In order to most quickly disseminate the necessary details about the revised calendar to its student body, the university decided to share the information via email.​

What does disseminate mean, as used in the sentence?​

• complete​

• control​

• ​

  obtain​

• spread​

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Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word zealot mean in the first sentence?​

The zealot refused to listen to any other opinion. He kept pushing his strong beliefs about the political party on his family and friends.​

• fanatic​

• speaker

• candidate​

• protestor​

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does the word etymology mean in this sentence?​

The word computer dates to the 1600s, so if you want to know the term’s etymology, you will have to start your research in that time period.​

• the study of a word's origin and changing meanings​

• the study of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries​

• the study of machines used to complete academic tasks​

• the study of how research has been conducted over time​

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Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

I now understand Context Clues better.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6