SBA Review

Unlock unknown words using a variety of context clues:

What type of context clue involves using synonyms or definitions to understand the meaning of an unknown word?

• Contrast clues

• Definition or explanation clues

• Example or illustration clues

• Synonym or restatement clues

In the sentence "The dog exhibited trepidation when faced with the loud thunder," what does the word "trepidation" most likely mean?

• Happiness

• Fear or anxiety

• Excitement

• Confusion

Which of the following is an example of using a contrast clue to unlock the meaning of an unknown word?

• "She was ecstatic when she found out she got the job."

• "Despite the chaos outside, she remained calm and composed."

• "His presence was like a beacon of hope in the dark room."

• "The arid desert landscape was devoid of any vegetation."

What type of context clue involves providing examples or illustrations to help understand the meaning of an unknown word?

• Contrast clues

• Definition or explanation clues

• Example or illustration clues

• Synonym or restatement clues

In the sentence "The professor's erudite lectures were always enlightening," what does the word "erudite" most likely mean?

• Boring

• Educational or informative

• Entertaining

• Confusing

Making inferences based on explicit and implicit information in texts:

In a story, the author describes a character as wearing a heavy coat, gloves, and a scarf while walking to the bus stop. What can you infer about the weather?

• It is a warm, sunny day.

• It is raining heavily.

• It is cold or chilly outside.

• It is windy with blowing snow.

In a passage about a person arriving home late at night, the author writes, "The streets were empty, and the only sound was the distant barking of a dog." What can you infer about the time of day?

• It is early morning.

• It is midday.

• It is late at night.

• It is evening.

In a dialogue between two characters, one says, "I can't believe how crowded the mall was today!" The other responds, "Well, it is the weekend before Christmas." What can you infer about the reason for the mall's crowdedness?

• There is a big sale happening.

• It is a normal weekday.

• It is a holiday.

• It is a school vacation day.

Use adverbs correctly:

In the sentence "The dog barked loud," which adverb would make the sentence grammatically correct?

• loudly

• louder

• more loud

• louding

Which of the following sentences uses the adverb "carefully" correctly?

• She walked careful down the stairs.

• He spoke careful during the presentation.

• They handled the fragile vase careful.

• She carefully read the instructions before starting.