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WorksheetsAssignment 4: Dictionary Skills, Guessing Meaning from Context and Making Inferences
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 13mins
We went to the park to feed the ducks.
Which definition that describe the word "duck" in the above sentence?
(n) wild or domesticated water birds
(v) to lower quickly
(n) a strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas
Duck would be good to use for that tent.
Which definition that describe the word "duck" in the above sentence?
(n) wild or domesticated water birds
(v) to lower quickly
(n) a strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas
The boy ducked when the paper airplane soared by.
Which definition that describe the word "duck" in the above sentence?
(n) wild or domesticated water birds
(v) to lower quickly
(n) a strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas
If you duck, you won’t get hit by the ball.
Which definition that describe the word "duck" in the above sentence?
(n) wild or domesticated water birds
(v) to lower quickly
(n) a strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas
I’m going to have duck at the Chinese restaurant.
Which definition that describe the word "duck" in the above sentence?
(n) wild or domesticated water birds
(v) to lower quickly
(n) a strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
The word "incentive" has similar meaning with ...
a tax
a good job
a small amount of money
During the bad weather last night, my children were really afraid of the bright lightning and the loud thunder.
The word "thunder" has similar meaning with ...
sound
rain
weather
Kitchen appliances, such as, toasters, mixers, and blenders, are not usually very expensive.
The word "appliances" has similar meaning with ...
cheap places
small machines
various spices
Speaking rudely to your teacher is rash behavior.
The word "rash" has similar meaning with ...
funny thing
impolite or improper
itchy skin condition
After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom.
The word "murky" has similar meaning with ...
cloudy
bottomless
clear
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
The word "esteemed" has similar meaning with ...
held over boiling water
greatly admired
very old
The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.
The word "frugal" has similar meaning with ...
interested
wasteful
economical
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
The word "diverted" has similar meaning with ...
changed the direction of
looked for really high waves
looked through a telescope
Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.
The word "unkempt" has similar meaning with ...
orderly
handsome
messy
Her mother said: “I forbid you to go to the store – it is raining outside”
The word "forbid" has similar meaning with ...
hope
not allow
dread
Please deposit your books in your locker before going to lunch.
The word "deposit" has similar meaning with ...
Remove
Put
Get
The girl’s hypothesis was that someone was watching her, but she couldn’t prove it yet.
The word "hypothesis" has similar meaning with ...
mystery
conclusion
working theory
The debris on the stadium floor included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, and cigarette butts.
The word "debris" has similar meaning with ...
products
trash
papers
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is!
The word "selfless" has similar meaning with ...
cares more about others than herself
is selfish
has no name
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920.
The word "suffrage" has similar meaning with ...
something that causes physical pain
skirts that did not cover ankles
the right to vote
Timothy took a second piece of the apple pie. It was freshly made by her mother. What can be inferred about Timothy?
Timothy likes ice cream with his pie.
Timothy likes the apple pie
Timothy does not eat enough.
Debbie will be performing at the next traditional dancing recital. This is her first performance. What can be inferred about Debbie?
She takes a traditional dancing class.
She is a great dancer.
There is a traditional dancing recital next week.
Ali spends a lot of time cooking. He makes lunch for hundreds of students each day. What can be inferred about Ali?
He works in a restaurant.
He works as a teacher.
He works in a school cafeteria.
As soon as Dave left Eva's house, Eva run after him. Dave took Eva’s bike home by mistake. What can be inferred about Dave?
Their bikes are similar.
Eva doesn’t like her bike.
Dave likes to take things that are not his.
It had been a long day and Brett was very tired. He put on his pajamas, brushed his teeth and his Dad came upstairs to read him a story. What was going to happen?
Brett was going to sleep.
Brett was waiting for a meal.
Brett was reading a book.
Jennifer lay on the playground floor crying. She clutched onto her bleeding knee whilst the teacher went inside to get her a band aid. Luckily, her friends stopped playing so they could make her feel better. What happened to Jennifer?
She got sick.
She got hurt.
She passed out.
Peter put on his shorts and t-shirt ready for a hot day in the park. Before he left, his Mom covered him in sun screen and packed a bottle of water in his backpack. What would Peter do?
He went for a picnic.
He walked to school.
He left home for several days.
Avery watched as her new next-door neighbors moved in. She observed a tall man carrying a bicycle and a kayak into the garage. She also saw a young woman carrying a surfboard through the front door. Avery can infer that ...
her new neighbors are kind and generous.
her new neighbors like to spend time outdoors.
her new neighbors have several children.
Kayla made a steak dinner for her family. Her mom and dad each ate two full steaks and had large helpings of mashed potatoes. When the meal was over, everyone's plate was empty. It can be inferred that ...
her family enjoyed the meal.
the steak was too well done.
there will be lots of leftovers.
Alexander arrived at his grandmother's house at ten o'clock at night. He saw her car in the driveway and the front door was open. The window was lit with a blue-flickering light. Alexander can infer that ...
his grandmother was reading a book.
his grandmother was watching television.
his grandmother was not home.
