Unit 2 Review

Which type of context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

Read the sentence: "Despite the teacher’s concise explanation, the student still had questions about the topic." What does ‘concise’ most likely mean?

• Detailed but complex

• Clear but brief

• Confusing and lengthy

• Wrong or misleading

What type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The scientist was elated, or extremely happy, when her research was published."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

In the sentence, "The artist's eccentric style set her apart from her peers," what does 'eccentric' most likely mean?

• Ordinary

• Unusual

• Boring

• Traditional

Read the sentence: "The mountain path was treacherous, making it difficult and dangerous to climb." What does ‘treacherous’ most likely mean?

• Safe

• Unstable or risky

• Easy to navigate

• Predictable

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence? "Unlike his gregarious sister, Mark preferred solitude."

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Definition

• Example

Which statement is an inference rather than a fact?

• The book has 12 chapters.

• The protagonist's actions suggest she is resourceful.

• The novel was written in 1923.

• The story is set in New York City.

If a speech describes the audience as "restless" and "checking their watches," what can you infer?

• The audience is highly engaged

• The audience is eager to leave

• The audience is confused

• The speaker is entertaining

What can be inferred from the following sentence? "Despite his confident words, James avoided making eye contact and fidgeted nervously."

• James is completely calm

• James may be hiding his true emotions

• James is uninterested in the conversation

• James is distracted by something else

If an article repeatedly describes a new law as "controversial" and "hotly debated," what can the reader infer?

• The law is widely accepted

• The law has sparked strong opinions on both sides

• The law is irrelevant to most people

• The law is easier to enforce