The Lady or the Tiger? Pre-Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

After years of **deliberation**, the council finally decided to approve the construction of the new park.

• Quick decision

• Careful consideration

• Sudden realization

• Immediate rejection

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Her **reveries** were interrupted by the sudden sound of the doorbell.

• Deep sleep

• Daydreams

• Intense conversations

• Focused studies

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The young athlete is **aspiring** to compete in the next Olympic Games.

• Refusing

• Considering

• Hoping

• Training

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

His **fervent** plea for help moved the audience to tears.

• Indifferent

• Passionate

• Hesitant

• Monotonous

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

The dictator's **imperious** manner left no room for discussion.

• Friendly

• Arrogant and commanding

• Shy

• Indecisive

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

She **procured** the rare ingredients for her recipe from a specialty store.

• Avoided

• Cooked

• Obtained

• Discarded

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The **moiety** of the treasure was given to the local museum for preservation.

• Entirety

• Half

• Small portion

• Fake replica

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

The museum's new exhibit was praised for its **aesthetic** beauty.

• Historical accuracy

• Educational value

• Visual appeal

• Scientific importance

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

His **genial** personality made him loved by all who met him.

• Mysterious

• Friendly and cheerful

• Serious

• Unpredictable

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

The crowd's **exuberant** cheers filled the stadium.

• Quiet

• Enthusiastic

• Angry

• Sad

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