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We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

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Context clues can be used to 

• reveal a character's motivation.
• expose the climax of a narrative.
• discover the meanings of unfamiliar words.
• reveal a story's theme.

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Look how careful she is holding that baby. 
Being careful means...

• full of care
• not caring 
• needing care 
• not able to care

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He was upset by the _________________ of his friend.

• profound
• raved
• derision
• stifled

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The refugees ______________ acceptance of their horrible situation was interesting as they showed no sense of pain or terror. 

• gaunt
• stoical
• fervent
• divergent

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The kidnappers demanded a _____ before they returned the boy.

• note
• ransom
• proposition
• commend

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The teacher futilely asked the students to be quiet as she reviewed. The students simply would not listen. Which of the following is a synonym for futilely?

• patiently

• carefully

• forcefully

• unsuccessfully

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The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.

The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,

And the highwayman came riding—

Riding—riding—

The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.

Go back to line 2. What does the phrase, the moon was a ghostly galleon, mean?

• The moon looked like a ghost ship.

• The moon looked scary.

• The moon looked bright.

• The moon peaked through the clouds.

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I study at _____ university.

• a

• an

• the

• ----

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I didn't like the Avengers movie. I was so ____________ I slept

• boring

• bored

• exciting

• excited

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