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EOC Prep: Context Clues 1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

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--

a)

tragic

b)

opportunity

c)

possible

d)

accidental

2.

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--

a)

problem

b)

castle

c)

prediction

d)

game

3.

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--

a)

predictable

b)

threatening

c)

beautiful

d)

overbearing

4.

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--

a)

refusal

b)

response

c)

sign

d)

denial

5.

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--

a)

recounts

b)

predicts

c)

repeats

d)

intimidates

6.

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--

a)

friendly

b)

deceptive

c)

attractive

d)

wicked

7.

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--

a)

colorful

b)

active

c)

bizarre

d)

playful

8.

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 __________.

a)

average

b)

huge

c)

incidental

d)

risky

9.

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 __________.

a)

tremendous

b)

disappointing

c)

inept

d)

notorious

10.

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 __________.

a)

likely

b)

certain

c)

improbably

d)

overdue

11.

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 __________.

a)

acknowledgment

b)

acceptance

c)

admiration

d)

honor

12.

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 __________.

a)

perfect

b)

mistaken

c)

athletic

d)

heroic

13.

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 __________.

a)

friendliness

b)

calmness

c)

superiority

d)

humility

14.

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 __________.

a)

applause

b)

excitement

c)

disgrace

d)

thrill