Understanding Word Meanings in Context

Which of the following is a figure of speech?

• Simile

• Paragraph

• Index

• Table of contents

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A type of reptile

• A sneaky person

• A liar

• A friend

Which reference material would you use to find the meaning of an unknown word?

• Dictionary

• Atlas

• Almanac

• Encyclopedia

Which word best completes the sentence: "The scientist used a _______ to measure the liquid"?

• Thermometer

• Beaker

• Telescope

• Microscope

Which phrase is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car is red.

• The book is on the table.

• The sun is hot.

Which word has a more positive connotation: "slender" or "skinny"?

• Slender

• Skinny

What does the prefix "anti-" mean in the word "antibiotic"?

• Against

• With

• Before

• After

Which word would best replace "happy" to make the sentence more formal: "She was happy with her test results"?

• Elated

• Mad

• Tired

• Bored

Read the sentence: "He was a rock during the crisis." What does the figure of speech "a rock" mean in this context?

• He was strong and dependable.

• He was heavy.

• He was cold.

• He was silent.

Which word has a more negative connotation: "curious" or "nosy"?

• Curious

• Nosy