WorksheetsQuiz No. 1 (Context Clues)
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
2.
Kathy was looking for a strong but light material to use for making her water jugs. Unfortunately, she chose noodelite. It proved to too porous to hold jelly. A porous material _____.
a)
is good for holding things that you pour
b)
protects you in pouring rain
c)
allows liquids to flow through it
d)
is necessary for making bowling balls
3.
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
a)
high
b)
shaky
c)
small
d)
lowly
4.
No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?
a)
friendly
b)
loud
c)
hidden
d)
helpful
5.
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?
a)
of or on planet earth
b)
not from planet earth
c)
solar
d)
water based
6.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
7.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
8.
I had to sue my doctor for _____, professional misconduct, because she operated on my good arm instead of my broken arm.
a)
malpractice
b)
fake
c)
psyche
d)
nocturnal
9.
Owls are _____; they fly around and look for food at night.
a)
fake
b)
psyche
c)
nocturnal
d)
beneficiary
10.
Tris used candor when she told everybody that she was the one who killed her friend, Will. It was very hard for her but she knew she had to say the truth, even though it would mean that Christina would hate her. After she told everybody, the people in unison said, “Thank you for your candor.”
What does candor mean?
What does candor mean?
a)
honestly
b)
sincerity
c)
kindness
d)
sympathy
11.
Petra has so many friends because she is a GREGARIOUS person.
a)
mean
b)
loud
c)
friendly
d)
talkative
12.
Your plan looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works.
a)
instrument
b)
take apart
c)
change
d)
carry out
13.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
a)
hurricane
b)
plays
c)
snow
d)
leaves
14.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
15.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
16.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
17.
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them. However, the Indians that they ENCOUNTERED were a peaceful and generous tribe.
a)
meet
b)
fight
c)
hide from
d)
ignore
18.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
19.
There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not.
a)
Surprise
b)
Disagreement
c)
Arangemnent
d)
policy
20.
In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
a)
qualified
b)
rejected
c)
observed
d)
away
21.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
22.
Alice was not happy with the product's promise of gradual weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately.
a)
speedy
b)
slow
c)
extreme
d)
poor
23.
Bobby never realized how ignorant he had been about matters of the home until his wife got sick and he had to manage the house alone.
a)
smart
b)
having complete awareness
c)
lacking knowledge or awareness
d)
having complete knowledge
24.
Now that the whales had escaped, they could swim freely and roam the ocean unrestrained.
a)
not hungry
b)
under control
c)
bound
d)
not bound or under control
25.
The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.
a)
large piece
b)
small piece
c)
small bucket
d)
large bucket
26.
Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.
a)
rude
b)
crazy
c)
tired
d)
outgrabe
27.
It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.
a)
steal
b)
forget
c)
gyre
d)
keep
28.
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
a)
dinner
b)
jujub
c)
guilt
d)
indifference
29.
Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.
a)
frabjous
b)
cheery
c)
angry
d)
old
30.
Because of her helpfulness and easy manner, everyone found the new student to be simpatico.
a)
boring
b)
weird
c)
shy
d)
likable
31.
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
a)
disguised
b)
watchful
c)
superior
d)
youthful
32.
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Andy is a wonderful Soccer player. He is versatile; he can play different positions well.
a)
lacks skills
b)
is boring
c)
is arrogant
d)
has many abilities
33.
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Britney could not see the building. It was shrouded with smoke and dust.
a)
covered
b)
colored
c)
ruined
d)
shown
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