WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
it is fuzzy and will bite you
it is everywhere
it costs too much money
it causes rashes
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
an itchy skin condition
funny
trying to hide or disguise something
with little thought or consideration
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
hitting hard with a heavy tool
going to too many expensive parties
speaking or writing harshly about
voting for a different candidate
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
held over boiling water
very old
unable to chew gum
greatly admired
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. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a reason to do something
a small amount of money
a tax
a good job
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning."
Which probably happened?
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning
Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
“Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?
she would feel really bad if he decided to quit
he was being fired
he was getting a raise in pay
she reallly enjoyed having him in the office
Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat and Shrimpy Shark from enslaving the inhabitants of Lazy Woods Park. He risks his life in a series of events that lead to a final battle between good and evil.
What is a protagonist?
the main character of a story
an animal that lives underground
someone whose first and last names start with the same letter
someone with bad body odor
Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a LUCRATIVE business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.
What does LUCRATIVE mean?
tasting great with vanilla ice cream
helping young feet to grow correctly
showing no careful thought
bringing a lot of money or profit
There may be some parts of my plan to arrest the thieves that should be changed. But I feel very strongly that renting the apartment over their headquarters is the LINCHPIN of the scheme. We must do that immediately!
What does LINCHPIN mean?
a part that everything else depends on
piece of metal used to connect things
place where people live
a computer designed for police work
Helen’s attitude toward dealing with criminals has changed over the years. She used to believe that everyone can change and deserves a second chance. She now believes that some crimes are so HEINOUS that those responsible should be shown no mercy.
What does HEINOUS mean?
guilty
terrible
accidental
unimportant
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to FORTIFY the frame or you’ll have a disaster with the first tremor.
What does FORTIFY mean?
shake
build
strengthen
destroy
"If you don’t recover quickly from your condition, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life. "
f something is chronic, it __________
is very painful
won't go away
makes you smell bad
isn't real
This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you’re doing!
A clandestine operation is supposed to be __________.
dangerous
harmful
exciting
secret
Cecilia is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent.
When you instigate something, you __________.
check it out
protect it
get it started
ignore it
“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are INSINUATING that I’m the candy thief!”
What does INSINUATE mean?
to keep something hot or cold
to suggest without clearly saying
to do something evil
to protect from disease
There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt TERRESTRIAL life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to open in one town.
What does “terrestrial” mean?
of or on the planet Earth
protective of automotive equipment
solar
in or near a pond
Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his PENURIOUS ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause.
What does “penurious” mean?
very old
very wealthy
very humorous
very stingy
Michael is an ARDENT supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing.
What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
old
intelligent
foolish
strong
I want you to WEIGH his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.
What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?
to measure the mass
to put pressure on a scale
to think about
to be important
It was a sad and haunting STRAIN that met our ears as we entered the old theater. There was a beauty in the voice that we’d never forget. This would be a special concert.
What does “strain” mean in the context of the selection?
effort
injury
melody
filter
