WorksheetsFahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Context Clues
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
OLFACTORY/PROBOSCIS - Both are related to:
a)
the sense of taste
b)
the sense of touch
c)
the sense of sight
d)
the sense of smell
2.
AMBER/MOONSTONES - Both have:
a)
a luster/glow akin to gems
b)
a part in nature
c)
multifaceted sides
d)
a smooth base
3.
BALLISTICS/TRAJECTORY - Both relate:
a)
to science
b)
to mathematics
c)
to propulsion or projectiles
d)
to capillaries
4.
In 1415, streetlights were made using _____, which was inexpensive since it was an animal byproduct.
a)
amber
b)
cataract
c)
stolid
d)
tallow
5.
Though popular in the 1800s, _____ shows declined in popularity in the twentieth century, mostly due to the advent of vaudeville acts.
a)
minstrel
b)
olfactory
c)
phoenix
d)
ballistics
6.
The geologist cut deep into the cliff face to see if he could find a(n) _____ of stone that could tell when the rock was formed.
a)
proboscis
b)
stratum
c)
capillary
d)
amber
7.
The newly engaged bride showed off her brilliant, _____ diamond set in a white-gold band.
a)
moonstones
b)
amber
c)
olfactory
d)
multifaceted
8.
The snake had markings that made Jeremy sure it was _____.
a)
venomous
b)
proboscis
c)
minstrel
d)
stolid
9.
Jenna's uncle warned her to avoid the cacti on his ranch, since the small, _____ cactus needles were painful to remove from skin.
a)
amber
b)
capillary
c)
minstrel
d)
phoenix
10.
The bird flying over the mouth of the erupting volcano was reminiscent of a(n) _____ rising from ashes.
a)
minstrel
b)
stolid
c)
proboscis
d)
phoenix
11.
The judge's face was _____ and unmoved when he made his final ruling in the case.
a)
multifaceted
b)
tallow
c)
stolid
d)
stratum
12.
The stray dog had a(n) _____ in one eye, but surgery soon restored its vision.
a)
cataract
b)
capillary
c)
proboscis
d)
trajectory
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