Vocabulary Quiz

She was so wound up that our conversation became a monologue rather than a dialogue.

• conversation between two people

• emotional breakdown

• a long speech by one person

• a musical soundtrack

Identify what type of context clue was given that best supports your answer in Part A.

• It contrasts the word with an antonym.

• It makes a comparison between two people.

• It gives an alternative definition to the word.

• It defines the word in the sentence.

The men had hidden their contraband inside the hubcaps of the car because of the border patrol.

• a complicated scheme

• smuggled goods

• horticulture

• treasure

Which context clue in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "contraband"?

• It compares the word by using a synonym.

• It contrasts the word by using an antonym.

• It describes the word so that its definition can be inferred.

• It gives an example to clarify the meaning of the word.

Although horrifying, she could not stop reading the macabre novel that told a gruesome story of murder and mayhem.

• entertaining

• frightening

• lighthearted

• realistic

Which context clue in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "macabre"?

• It infers cause and effect.

• It compares and contrasts terms.

• It uses synonyms and description.

• It defines the word by using an opposite.

Instead of being direct, he made an oblique remark about his opponent’s character.

• piteous

• lack of integrity and honesty

• lack of straightforwardness

• demented

Which context clue in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "oblique"?

• It offers a similar example.

• It uses a contrasting statement.

• It defines the word in the text.

• It uses a cause and effect relationship.

If a caustic chemical accidentally splashes into the eye, repeatedly rinse the eye with water or saline and seek immediate medical attention.

• burning

• beneficial

• cruel

• unwelcome

Which context clue in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of "caustic"?

• The word is defined by the detailed instructions.

• The detailed instructions allow the meaning to be inferred.

• The instructions provide a cause and effect relationship.

• The word is defined by a synonym.