Using Context - Set A

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 1. Members of both teams sent the injured player their most divergent wishes for a speedy recovery.

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 2. In the desert, very warm daytime temperatures can plummet to very cold nighttime lows.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 3. We plan to visit vintage clothing stores to find the proper attire for our 1980s-themed dance party.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 4. The military officers were careful not to reveal the latest battle plans because they suspected that there was a crony among them.

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 5. According to scientists, Tyrannosaurus rex was both a fierce hunter and a keen scavenger.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 6. The oral surgeon complimented me on my ability to remain calm and stoical as my tooth was extracted.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

For each item, determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence. Select True if the word is used correctly in each sentence. If not, select False. 7. When the archaeologists finish excavating the layers of sand and rock that cover the ancient city, these fascinating ancient ruins will finally abut.

• True

• False

In an attempt to nullify the jury’s verdict in her client’s first trial, the defense attorney argued that her predecessor had been unqualified and incompetent.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The song’s bright, witty lyrics rankle perfectly with its catchy melody.

• True

• False

The black-and-white photos of the gaunt prisoners of war moved us deeply.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4