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WorksheetsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the word "symbolism" most likely mean in this sentence?
"You told Baker in that end-of-the-year five-page paper what was up with Esperanza’s dreams and the symbolism of the Mango Street house, and you pulled down a 96 percent—second highest grade in the class."
The main events of a story
The use of symbols to represent ideas
The names of the characters
What does the word "outstretched" most likely mean in this sentence?
"Between sentences you daydreamed finger rolls over outstretched hands."
Bent or folded
Stretched out or extended
Hidden behind the back
What does the word "uninitiated" most likely mean in this sentence?
"While you wait for gym manager Jimmy to arrive by bicycle with his massive ring of rattling keys, listen to the grown men around you. To the uninitiated they are uneducated."
People who are new or not familiar with something
People who are experts in a field
People who are uninterested
What does the word "crass" most likely mean in this sentence?
"They’re poor. Black. Crass. Shifty. Steely-eyed. A reason to cross the street."
Polite and well-mannered
Lacking sensitivity or refinement
Wealthy and generous
What does the word "shifty" most likely mean in this sentence?
"They’re poor. Black. Crass. Shifty. Steely-eyed. A reason to cross the street."
Honest and trustworthy
Deceitful or untrustworthy
Friendly and open
What does the word "banter" most likely mean in this sentence?
"And you will hear the brilliance. The poetry. The philosophy. The verbal dance of on-court banter."
Serious lectures
Playful teasing or conversation
Angry shouting
What does the word "warped" most likely mean in this sentence?
"You will laugh your way through all of this, sensing that their digs are some warped version of acceptance."
Normal and straightforward
Twisted or distorted
Clear and simple
What does the word "prejudiced" most likely mean in this sentence?
"They’re prejudiced against Mexicans. Or soon-to-be ninth graders. Or both."
Fair and unbiased
Having an unfair dislike based on group
Friendly and welcoming
What does the word "paralysis" most likely mean in this sentence?
"You’re confused almost to the point of paralysis."
Inability to move or act
Burst of energy
Feeling very happy
What does the word "unexplainable" most likely mean in this sentence?
"You grab your stuff off the bleachers and start toward the door, but for some unexplainable reason you stop."
Easy to understand
Impossible to explain
Funny or amusing
