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Context Clues and Making Music in Jamaica

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Define the bold word. "The Jamaican vocational school is renowned for nurturing many of this music-steeped island's top instrumentalists."

a)

he basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

b)

care for and encourage the growth or development of

c)

fail to care for properly.

d)

show or explain to (someone) how to do something

2.

Define bold word. "Alpha school has long been the cradle of Jamaica's prolific music culture and a light of hope at-risk kids."

a)

unsuccessful

b)

beautiful

c)

productive/fruitful

d)

exhausted

3.

Define the bold word. "This means kids will augment their instrument lessons with instruction in related fields, including digital media production, recording, and promotion."

a)

change

b)

group

c)

increase or enlarge

d)

debate

4.

Which is a type of context clue?

a)

synonym

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

Allusion

5.

The Alpha Boy's School's only focus is music.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

How much a week does the Alpha Boy's School get in funding?

a)

$200

b)

$60

c)

$1000

d)

$100

7.

What is one of the revenue generating businesses presented by the Alpha School?

a)

Go Fund Me

b)

Internet Radio Station

c)

Street side concerts

8.

Which is NOT one of the places the article said you could find Alpha Boys Alumni?

a)

Germany

b)

New York

c)

France

d)

Australia

9.

Which is the closest synonym for the word nurture, as it is used in the article?

a)

Abandon

b)

Sustain

c)

Immortalize

d)

Deter

10.

What two words are the closest synonyms?

a)

Nurture and Eliminate

b)

Augment and Entice

c)

Eminent and Illustrious

d)

Esteemed and Impoverished