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Quiz: Context Clue 1A

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.

What is the meaning of "gregarious"?

a)

shy

b)

friendly

c)

quiet

d)

bad

2.

Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

What is the meaning of "remorse"?

a)

happy

b)

excited

c)

boring

d)

shame

3.

Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with real wood.

What does ligneous mean?

a)

made of stone

b)

metallic in color

c)

strong and sturdy

d)

like or near wood

4.

I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing like jumping off the roof of our house into the pool!

What does the word vacuous mean?

a)

lack of thought, mindless

b)

daring and brave

c)

happy and joyful

d)

athletic and strong

5.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval 
d)
Praise
6.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
7.
Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?
a)
stresses
b)
possible
c)
modified
d)
suggested
8.
In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?
a)
hives
b)
problems
c)
honeybees
d)
beekeepers
9.

We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubt that.

Which word is a synonym for" trepidation"?

a)

laughter

b)

movement

c)

enjoyment

d)

worry

10.

Tony was a meticulous worker, unlike Tom who was careless in his work.

a)

careful

b)

clumsy        

c)

difficult

d)

happiness