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WorksheetsEOC Prep: Context Clues 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word chance means--
tragic
opportunity
possible
accidental
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word predicament means--
problem
castle
prediction
game
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word ominous means--
predictable
threatening
beautiful
overbearing
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word omen means--
refusal
response
sign
denial
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word foretells means--
recounts
predicts
repeats
intimidates
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word sinister means--
friendly
deceptive
attractive
wicked
In "The Most Dangerous Game," an unexpected, chance landing on Ship-Trap Island puts Rainsford in a predicament that he may not escape from. The ominous name of the island alone was enough to spook sailors. They saw the island's frightening name as a prediction of doom, an omen of bad luck. Readers will see that the island's name foretells trouble in the future. However, few readers will predict the presence of such an evil, sinister villain. In a grotesque game of cat-and-mouse, Rainsford is chased by a merciless hunter. In this passage, the word grotesque means--
colorful
active
bizarre
playful
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word colossal most nearly means __________.
average
huge
incidental
risky
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word epic most nearly means __________.
tremendous
disappointing
inept
notorious
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word assured most nearly means __________.
likely
certain
improbably
overdue
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word adulation most nearly means __________.
acknowledgment
acceptance
admiration
honor
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word infallible most nearly means __________.
perfect
mistaken
athletic
heroic
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word arrogance most nearly means __________.
friendliness
calmness
superiority
humility
In "Casey at the Bat," Ernest Lawrence Thayer turns an ordinary baseball game into a colossal, high-stakes event. His epic, larger-than-life hero is not just a baseball player. In the eyes of his fans, he can do no wrong. When Casey steps up to bat, fans abandon their fears of losing, believing that a win is assured. The adulation of the cheering crowd goes to Casey's head, and he also believes that he is infallible. But Casey's overconfidence and arrogance lead to his downfall. He learns the humiliation of defeat. The word humiliation most nearly means __________.
applause
excitement
disgrace
thrill
