PW 2 2e (RW) MyELT Unit 10: Meaning from Context p. 187-188

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

I thoroughly research all my options before buying a new cell phone.

The word thoroughly in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• carelessly

• quickly

• completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

It is a challenge for me to learn how to use a new computer because technology confuses me.

The word challenge in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• difficulty

• solution

• ease

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Many parents monitor their childrens' use of cell phones. They do not want their children to be on the phone all day.

The word monitor in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• pay attention to

• watch

• encourage

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

The reality is that most people, even children, have cell phones in the United States. It would be difficult to find someone who does not have one.

The word reality in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• actuality

• fiction

• illusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Once you have a workable idea, promote it.

The word promote in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• advertise

• ignore

• hide

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Now is the time to try to get funding.

The word funding in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• capital

• entertainment

• debt

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Waiting until you have gotten this far shows potential donors that you have initiative.

The word initiative in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• courage

• disinterest

• indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

The right tools, resources, and expertise can make the process much easier.

The word expertise in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• ability

• ignorance

• inexperience

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

Education is one way to empower students to improve their lives.

The word empower in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• encourage

• confuse

• prevent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following sentence and answer the question.

When you travel to another country, you may need to exchange money.

The word exchange in the sentence is closest in meaning to _______.

• trade

• refuse

• deny

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4