English II Review Context Clues

What does the word 'ubiquitous' mean in the sentence 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society'?

• Rare, uncommon, or scarce

• Limited to a specific location or group

• Temporary, fleeting, or transient

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's acerbic remarks left the students feeling uneasy', what does the word 'acerbic' mean?

• Soft and gentle

• Bitter and resentful

• Sharp and forthright

• Sweet and pleasant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence 'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral'?

• fleeting

• permanent

• eternal

• lasting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'gregarious' in the sentence 'She is known for her gregarious personality'?

• reserved

• introverted

• shy

• sociable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

In the sentence 'The politician's bombastic speech failed to impress the audience', what does the word 'bombastic' mean?

• Soft-spoken and meaningful

• Loud and impressive

• High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

• Subtle and impactful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'lucid' in the sentence 'The professor's explanation was clear and lucid'?

• clear and easily understood

• blurry and indistinct

• obscure and unintelligible

• confusing and incomprehensible

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Based on the context, what does the word 'pervasive' mean in the sentence 'The pervasive smell of freshly baked bread filled the air'?

• Having a strong and pleasant aroma

• Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

• Limited to a specific area or group of people

• Causing a feeling of unease or discomfort

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• easily discouraged by challenges

• unable to cope with adversity

• prone to giving up when faced with difficulties

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The artist's evocative paintings stirred deep emotions in the viewers', what does the word 'evocative' mean?

• Uninspiring and dull

• Stirring deep emotions or feelings

• Bland and uninteresting

• Lacking in emotion or feeling

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the context, what is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence 'The ubiquitous use of social media has changed the way people communicate'?

• Limited to a specific area

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• Occasional or rare

• Restricted to certain people

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4