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1.01 Context Clues

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word heinous in the sentence?​

The villain in the movie was truly heinous; he was willing to ruin other people's lives to gain power.​

a)

hateful​

b)

notorious​

c)

powerful​

d)

sneaky​

2.

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word concise in the first sentence?​

The newspaper reporter’s description of the volleyball match was concise. On the other hand, the blogger’s report of the match was long-winded, going on for longer than necessary.​

a)

descriptive​

b)

vague​

c)

colorful​

d)

short​

3.

Read the sentence.​

In order to most quickly disseminate the necessary details about the revised calendar to its student body, the university decided to share the information via email.​

What does disseminate mean, as used in the sentence?​

a)

complete​

b)

control​

c)

obtain​

d)

spread​

4.

What does the word zealot mean in the first sentence?​

The zealot refused to listen to any other opinion. He kept pushing his strong beliefs about the political party on his family and friends.​

a)

fanatic​

b)

speaker

c)

candidate​

d)

protestor​

5.

What does the word etymology mean in this sentence?​

The word computer dates to the 1600s, so if you want to know the term’s etymology, you will have to start your research in that time period.​

a)

the study of a word's origin and changing meanings​

b)

the study of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries​

c)

the study of machines used to complete academic tasks​

d)

the study of how research has been conducted over time​

6.

I now understand Context Clues better.

a)

True

b)

False