Mastering Context Clues

What does the word 'arduous' most likely mean in the sentence: 'The journey was arduous, requiring great effort and determination'?

• difficult and requiring great effort

• unpleasant and boring

• short and simple

• easy and straightforward

In the phrase 'The weather was inclement, with heavy rain and strong winds', what does 'inclement' suggest about the weather?

• The weather is dry and sunny.

• The weather is severe and harsh.

• The weather is cool and refreshing.

• The weather is mild and pleasant.

From the sentence 'She was elated after receiving the good news', what can you infer about her feelings?

• She felt very happy.

• She was indifferent to the news.

• She felt anxious about the news.

• She was upset by the news.

In the sentence 'His demeanor was somber, reflecting the seriousness of the situation', what does 'somber' indicate about his mood?

• His mood is cheerful and lighthearted.

• His mood is serious and grave.

• His mood is indifferent and apathetic.

• His mood is excited and joyful.

What can you deduce about the word 'meticulous' from the sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every detail'?

• Meticulous means careless and hasty.

• Meticulous is synonymous with lazy and unorganized.

• Meticulous refers to being indifferent to details.

• Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

In the context of 'The children were exuberant, laughing and playing joyfully', what does 'exuberant' mean?

• bored and uninterested

• calm and quiet

• full of energy and excitement

• sad and withdrawn

What does the phrase 'a cacophony of sounds' suggest about the noise level?

• The noise level is very high and chaotic.

• The noise level is quiet and soothing.

• The noise level is rhythmic and organized.

• The noise level is moderate and pleasant.

From the sentence 'The novel was a poignant tale of love and loss', what does 'poignant' imply about the story?

• The story is a factual account of historical events.

• The story evokes strong emotions, particularly sadness.

• The story focuses solely on adventure and action.

• The story is a lighthearted comedy.

What can you infer about the word 'diligent' in the context: 'He was a diligent student, always completing his assignments on time'?

• The word 'diligent' means lazy and indifferent.

• The word 'diligent' indicates a lack of effort and care.

• The word 'diligent' means hardworking and responsible.

• The word 'diligent' refers to someone who is always late.

In the sentence 'The artist's work was avant-garde, pushing the boundaries of traditional art', what does 'avant-garde' suggest?

• Traditional art that follows established norms.

• Art that is widely accepted and popular.

• A style that focuses on realism and detail.

• Innovative and unconventional art that challenges traditional boundaries.