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Against The Odds Context Clues Pre Check

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word tarmac?

a)

any similar paving substance, or a landing or parking area for planes

b)

a loose dress or blouse, with the upper part closely gathered in smocking

c)

a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

d)

a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

2.

What is the meaning of the word thud?

a)

any similar paving substance, or a landing or parking area for planes

b)

a loose dress or blouse, with the upper part closely gathered in smocking

c)

a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

d)

a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

3.

What is the meaning of the word eerie?

a)

extreme

b)

causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering

c)

mysterious and frightening

d)

not thinking too highly of oneself

4.

What is the meaning of the word dire?

a)

extreme

b)

causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering

c)

mysterious and frightening

d)

not thinking too highly of oneself

5.

What is the meaning of the word radical?

a)

extreme

b)

causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering

c)

mysterious and frightening

d)

not thinking too highly of oneself

6.

What is the meaning of the word humble?

a)

extreme

b)

causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering

c)

mysterious and frightening

d)

not thinking too highly of oneself

7.

What is the meaning of the word remarkable?

a)

worthy of being noticed or mentioned

b)

not reasonable or practical

c)

silly

d)

foolish

8.

What is the meaning of the word rut?

a)

tiny

b)

very small in size or amount

c)

a boring routine or way of life

d)

willing and ready to give

9.

What is the meaning of the word minute?

a)

tiny

b)

very small in size or amount

c)

a boring routine or way of life

d)

willing and ready to give

10.

What is the meaning of the word generosity?

a)

tiny

b)

very small in size or amount

c)

a boring routine or way of life

d)

willing and ready to give