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1.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What clues help you guess what provisions mean?

a)

we remembered

b)

water, food, warm clothing

c)

hike

d)

bring

2.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

There is a definition clue in this sentence that defines downsizing-What is it?

a)

reducing number of employees

b)

companies

c)

to save money

3.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

There is a synonym clue that helps you figure out the meaning of timid-what is the synonym?

a)

friends

b)

hard

c)

ways

d)

quiet

4.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

a)

a synonym

b)

an antonym

c)

an explanation

5.

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

a)

Look for clues in the sentence

b)

Skip it and keep reading

c)

Look it up in a dictionary

d)

Scream and give up

6.

Based on the example clue in the passage below, ecstatic means...

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

nervous

b)

watchful

c)

discouraged

d)

excited

7.

Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.

There is an antonym (opposite) clue that helps you guess what static means- what is the clue?

a)

experience

b)

adjust

c)

continually change

8.

Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.

Since "continually change" is the antonym(opposite) clue, what does static mean?

a)

lacking in movement

b)

always changing

c)

very difficult

9.

Joanna is fond of mountain escapades ; the same way that Patrick enjoys beach adventures.

What is the synonym or similar term to the underlined word?

(a)  

10.

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

There is an example clue of calamities- what is it?

a)

natural

b)

different

c)

Pacific Ring of Fire

d)

typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis

11.

The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet.

What do you think voracious means?

a)

funny

b)

satisfied

c)

starving

d)

sleepy

12.

The successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery.

There is a synonym clue, what do you think chicanery means?

a)

truthfulness

b)

perseverance

c)

trickery

d)

honesty

13.

What words might you see in a sentence that signals an Antonym Clue?

a)

also

b)

such as

for example

for instance

c)

or

and

d)

however

but

yet

although

on the other hand

14.

What is Example

a)

Example is a not real

b)

a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.

c)

Example is candy

d)

Example is no a word

15.

What is Definition

(a)  

16.

What is antonym

(a)  

17.

What is synonym

(a)  

18.

Look what is this

a)

A chart

b)

A definition chart

19.

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

a)

fun

b)

pretty

c)

hard

d)

loud

20.

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

a)

thirsty

b)

full

c)

hungry

d)

happy

21.

Why do you need to know this

a)

Because you need to know what the words mean

b)

Idn

22.

Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a perfect score on all of his homework and test in school.

a)

brain

b)

idiot

c)

inability

d)

Smart person

23.

In order to not impede the construction effort and to help the job get done quicker the town closed the road and kept people away.

a)

Tear Up

b)

Slow down

c)

Run into

d)

Talk about

24.

Rebecca did not know what was behind the door her curiosity made her open the door to find out.

a)

Guessing

b)

Animal at the circus

c)

Desire to know something

d)

disinterest

25.

The recipe called for only three ingredients : sugar, milk, and flour

a)

Type of food that goes into cooking or baking a dish

b)

Bacon, eggs, and cheese

c)

types of liquids

d)

name brands of food

26.

The recipe called for only three ingredients : sugar, milk, and flour

a)

Type of food that goes into cooking or baking a dish

b)

Bacon, eggs, and cheese

c)

types of liquids

d)

name brands of food

27.

Don't bring your drinks into the chemistry lab, you will contaminate the science experiments of the soda

a)

clean

b)

fix

c)

improve

d)

Make dirty

28.

The principal need to curtail his speech to the school because it was almost 3:15 and the students needed to go home.

a)

Cut short

b)

Increase

c)

prolong

d)

strengthen

29.

Jimmy was oblivious to his baby sister's crying because he had his headphones in and couldn't hear her

a)

obvious

b)

Unaware

c)

mindful

d)

concern

30.

The chewing gum plummeted to the ground when he splat it out from the 5th floor window.

a)

ascend

b)

shoot up

c)

fell

d)

raise

31.

Amelia licked the envelope and sealed it before sticking it in the mailbox.

a)

closed

b)

open

c)

animal

d)

wrote on it

32.

Amelia licked the envelope and sealed it before sticking it in the mailbox.

a)

closed

b)

open

c)

animal

d)

wrote on it

33.

The title of an essay should always be capitalized and go at the beginning of the essay.

a)

job description

b)

first letter

c)

Heading

d)

ending

34.

The glass plate shattered when it fell to the ground.

a)

Made a loud noise

b)

break into pieces

c)

bouncing

d)

remain whole

35.

The students anticipated the summer break after passing the third grade reading gate.

a)

looked forward too

b)

dreaded

c)

regretted

d)

missed

36.

Her mother said. "I forbid you to go to the store -it is raining outside".

a)

continue

b)

allow

c)

not allow

d)

help

37.

The girl's hypothesis was that someone was watching her but she could prove it.

a)

proof

b)

assumption

c)

reality

d)

measurement

38.

The girl complained that the boy was peering at her paper during the test.

a)

talking

b)

copying

c)

Looking

d)

searching for

39.

After hearing the bad news the kids where devastated.

a)

create

b)

help

c)

enrich

d)

torned apart

40.

The security guard had to patrol the building

a)

ignore

b)

neglect

c)

Watch over

d)

paint

41.

I have a plethora of cookies-please take as many as you want

a)

scarcity

b)

excess

c)

shortfall

d)

enough

42.

The bin of potatoes in the cellar was replete, we would not run out food all winter

a)

empty

b)

full

c)

crooked

d)

hungry

43.

The tough task was filled with inherent danger

a)

overflowing

b)

combined

c)

external

d)

built-in

44.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round

45.

Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym/comparison

c)

definition

d)

summary

46.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

47.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

a)

Finished

b)

Cut short

c)

Boring

d)

Too long

48.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

a)

Little thing

b)

Giant thing

c)

Everything

d)

Hopeful thing

49.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

a)

frabjous

b)

cheery

c)

angry

d)

old

50.

Using Context Clues, select the meaning of the bold word:

Jane is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

a)

skilled

b)

beginner

c)

professional

51.

The IMPUDENT boy was rude to the policeman.

a)

friendly

b)

careful

c)

poor

d)

disrespectful

52.

Cold rain fell all day making it a DISMAL Saturday afternoon.

a)

gloomy

b)

adventurous

c)

bright

d)

busy

53.

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

54.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

ate

b)

burned

c)

slept

d)

sunbathed

55.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

56.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

57.

Elisha tried to ENTERTAIN her guests with a movie, but everyone got bored.

a)

bore

b)

amuse

c)

talk

d)

to play with

58.

Elisha tried to ENTERTAIN her guests with a movie, but everyone got bored.

a)

bore

b)

amuse

c)

talk

d)

to play with

59.

Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.

a)

happiness

b)

sadness

c)

willingness to give

d)

meanness

60.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

d)

exhausted

61.

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

a)

skilled

b)

beginner

c)

professional

62.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

a)

Pleased

b)

Surprised

c)

Frustrated

d)

Disgusted

63.

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Definition in the sentence

b)

Inference or hint

c)

Contrast or antonym

d)

synonym in sentence

64.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Careful

b)

Thrifty

c)

Careless

d)

Wasteful

65.

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Definition in the sentence

b)

Inference or hint

c)

Contrast or antonym

d)

synonym in sentence

66.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Careful

b)

Thrifty

c)

Careless

d)

Wasteful

67.

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.

What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text.

a)

lazy

b)

helpful

c)

outstanding

d)

happy

68.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Careful

b)

Thrifty

c)

Careless

d)

Wasteful

69.
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
70.
The election could actually end up being decided in the U.S. Congress. Al Gore’s vice presidential running mate, Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they should recuse themselves, but they would probably exercise their right to vote.
What does “recuse” mean?
a)
step aside and not be involved
b)
admit that you are wrong
c)
leave the country
d)
insist on being heard
71.
If you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate A, and only some of the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in favor of candidate A. What does “skew” mean?
a)
roast
b)
ignore
c)
change
d)
ask
72.
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 doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
a)
movement
b)
worry
c)
enjoyment
d)
laughter
73.
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
74.
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”?
a)
high
b)
shaky
c)
small
d)
lowly
75.
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
76.
The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was  insolvent. What does insolvent mean?
a)
hiring new workers
b)
broke, or out of money
c)
changing a name
d)
making too much money
77.
Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grown-up topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them. What does indifferent mean in this question?
a)
similar
b)
not very unusual
c)
not caring
d)
gross
78.
Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. “I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work,” he stated firmly. What does remiss mean?
a)
angry
b)
honest and trustworthy
c)
important
d)
not helpful
79.
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 What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
a)
old
b)
intelligent
c)
foolish
d)
very strong
80.
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?
a)
very old
b)
very wealthy
c)
very humorous
d)
very stingy
81.
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
82.
“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?
a)
to keep something hot or cold
b)
to suggest without clearly saying
c)
to do something evil
d)
to protect from disease
83.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
84.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
85.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
86.
The changes in the program were _____ essential, and important.
a)
quixotic
b)
inundated
c)
significant
d)
nocturnal
87.
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
88.
The weather reporter predicted a storm of high _____; it sure did have a great deal of energy.
a)
bipartisan
b)
edible
c)
consequences
d)
intensity
89.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
90.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 
a)
negative
b)
correct
c)
biased
d)
positive
91.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
prevent
d)
complete
92.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
93.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 
a)
anger
b)
excitement
c)
humor
d)
fear
94.

Josiah found some wild blueberries growing under a

large tree.

a)

undisciplined

b)

in a natural state

c)

enthusiastic

d)

out of control

95.

The family saw the park workers light the tallest tree in

the park with beautiful Christmas lights.

a)

pale in color

b)

set down after flying

c)

not wearing very much

d)

turn on with electricity

96.

Team One fished from the bow of the boat, and Team

Two fished from the stern.

a)

the front of a boat or ship

b)

bend the upper body forward in greeting

c)

a knot tied in an attractive way

d)

a weapon used for shooting arrows

97.

Lucinda wore a beautiful bow in her hair.

a)

the front part of a boat or ship

b)

a weapon used for shooting arrows

c)

a knot tied in an attractive way

d)

bend the upper part of the body forward in

greeting

98.

In his coloring book, little Joey colored the sky light blue.

a)

set down after flying

b)

pale in color

c)

not weighing very much

d)

turn on with electricity

99.

My dad likes to watch the news on TV and in the

newspaper.

a)

to guard something

b)

be on the lookout for danger

c)

a small portable clock worn on the wrist

d)

stay informed about events

100.

Amy likes to watch cartoons.

a)

to guard something

b)

be on the lookout for danger

c)

to view something

d)

stay informed about events

101.

After working all day, Austin was exhausted.

a)

study thoroughly in every detail

b)

use something completely up

c)

tired

d)

waste

102.

Max is wild about his mom’s pancakes!

a)

enthusiastic

b)

in a natural state

c)

undisciplined

d)

out of control

103.

Mom drove her car down the exit ramp and onto the

frontage road.

a)

a way out of a building

b)

to leave the stage in a play

c)

to go away

d)

the place for a car to leave the interstate

highway

104.

What is the purpose of context clues?

a)

To provide hints or information in a text to help understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

b)

To provide hints or information in a text to help understand the meaning of known words or phrases.

c)

To confuse the reader and make the text more challenging.

d)

To be found only in fiction texts and not in non-fiction texts.

105.

What are the types of context clues?

a)

synonym and antonym only

b)

definition, meaning, contrast, assumption and example

c)

definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference, and contrast

d)

explanation, analogy, repetition

106.

Which strategies can be used for using context clues?

a)

Guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words.

b)

Using a dictionary for every unfamiliar word, disregarding surrounding sentences or paragraphs, not considering prior knowledge

c)

Skipping over unfamiliar words, relying solely on prior knowledge, ignoring signal words or phrases

d)

Looking for definitions or explanations within the text, paying attention to signal words or phrases, considering the surrounding sentences or paragraphs, and using prior knowledge or background information.

107.

Which option is not the synonym of other words?

a)

massive

b)

enormous

c)

strong

d)

huge

108.

Unlike Kyle, who is a conformer, follower and able to work well within a group, Jeremy is a maverick. What type of contextual clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

example

c)

antonym / contrast

d)

Inference

109.

The ranivorous hawk, an animal that eats frogs, is found in central and eastern Africa. What is the meaning of ranivorous?

a)

aggressive

b)

frog-eating

c)

hungry

d)

carnivorous

110.

Can you provide an example of a context clue that gives an example?

a)

An example of a context clue that gives an example is when the sentence includes words like 'such as', 'for example', or 'like'.

b)

An example of a context clue that gives an example is when the sentence includes words like 'meanwhile', 'afterward', or 'next'.

c)

An example of a context clue that gives an example is when the sentence includes words like 'however', 'although', or 'but'.

d)

An example of a context clue that gives an example is when the sentence includes words like 'therefore', 'thus', or 'consequently'.

111.


The French ambassador is extremely suave, by which I mean that he has ability to handle any social situation graciously.

a)

able to speak more than one language

b)

handsomely stylish

c)

energetic

d)

agreeably smooth and courteous

112.


The captain of the pep squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-key.

a)

poise

b)

relaxed and easygoing

c)

pretty and elegant

d)

lively, high-spirited

113.

"Speaking rudely to the judges is rash behavior.

You really hurt your chances of winning! "

In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

a)

an itchy skin condition

b)

hot-tempered

c)

with little thought or consideration

d)

clumsy

114.


The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.

a)

spices and seasonings

b)


plates, bowls, and cups

c)


silverware; eating utensils

115.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
116.
What type of context clue?
I miss Mr. Fry.  Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to.  Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
117.
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
118.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges.  For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
119.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
120.
Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?
a)
Lacking tourist attractions
b)
Far from populated areas
c)
Difficult to see from a distance
d)
Familiar to a particular group of people
121.
When the teacher spoke the directions verbatim, she also had the exact same thing written on the worksheet she gave to each student.
a)
word for word
b)
in secret
c)
different
d)
loudly
122.
I feel like my teacher gives very vague directions.  After she gets finished explaining the project, I am still not certain what it is we are supposed to be working on.
a)
secure and balanced
b)
deep in thought
c)
not clearly explained or understood
d)
lengthy conversation
123.

What context clue would you use to figure out the meaning on the underlined word?


The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.

a)

Definition

b)

Restatement or Synonym

c)

Comparison

d)

Example

e)

Contrast or antonym

124.

Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word:


Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.

a)

Happiness

b)

Regret

c)

Hope

125.

Using the Restatement or Synonym context clue defined the underlined word.


The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

a)

Causing great pain

b)

Exciting and quick paced

c)

Turning and curving

d)

Unbelievable; in shock

126.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Context Clue?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Example

d)

Overstatement

127.

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by the wealthy."

a)

examples

b)

explaination

c)

antonym

d)

none of the above

128.

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The diplomat was from an alien country, not the United States."

a)

Synonym

b)

antonym

c)

example

d)

explanation

129.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
130.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE.  In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker.  Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
131.
What type of context clue?
I miss Mr. Fry.  Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to.  Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
132.
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
133.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges.  For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
134.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
135.
Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?
a)
Lacking tourist attractions
b)
Far from populated areas
c)
Difficult to see from a distance
d)
Familiar to a particular group of people
136.
When the teacher spoke the directions verbatim, she also had the exact same thing written on the worksheet she gave to each student.
a)
word for word
b)
in secret
c)
different
d)
loudly
137.
I feel like my teacher gives very vague directions.  After she gets finished explaining the project, I am still not certain what it is we are supposed to be working on.
a)
secure and balanced
b)
deep in thought
c)
not clearly explained or understood
d)
lengthy conversation
138.

What context clue would you use to figure out the meaning on the underlined word?


The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk tales.

a)

Definition

b)

Restatement or Synonym

c)

Comparison

d)

Example

e)

Contrast or antonym

139.

Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word:


Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.

a)

Happiness

b)

Regret

c)

Hope

140.

Using the Restatement or Synonym context clue defined the underlined word.


The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

a)

Causing great pain

b)

Exciting and quick paced

c)

Turning and curving

d)

Unbelievable; in shock

141.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Context Clue?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Example

d)

Overstatement

142.

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by the wealthy."

a)

examples

b)

explaination

c)

antonym

d)

none of the above

143.

The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?

"The diplomat was from an alien country, not the United States."

a)

Synonym

b)

antonym

c)

example

d)

explanation

144.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible

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