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Pistas de Contexto

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Identify the correct use of context clues in the following sentence: 'The arboreal creature, which lives in trees, is known for its agility.'

a)

The word 'arboreal' is defined by the phrase 'which lives in trees'.

b)

The word 'creature' is defined by the phrase 'is known for its agility'.

c)

The word 'agility' is defined by the phrase 'which lives in trees'.

d)

The word 'known' is defined by the phrase 'lives in trees'.

2.

What is the meaning of the word 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'The gregarious student was always surrounded by friends.'?

a)

Shy

b)

Sociable

c)

Intelligent

d)

Lonely

3.

Choose the sentence that uses context clues to define the word 'melancholy'.

a)

The melancholy music made everyone feel sad.

b)

The music was melancholy, a type of happiness.

c)

Melancholy is a word that means joyful.

d)

The music was loud and melancholy.

4.

In the sentence 'The austere teacher was strict and serious,' what does 'austere' mean?

a)

Friendly

b)

Lenient

c)

Strict

d)

Joyful

5.

Which sentence provides a context clue for the word 'ephemeral'?

a)

The ephemeral sunset was beautiful but lasted only a few minutes.

b)

The sunset was beautiful and lasted for hours.

c)

The sunset was beautiful and permanent.

d)

The sunset was beautiful and never-ending.

6.

What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent woman donated all her savings to charity.'?

a)

Selfish

b)

Kind

c)

Greedy

d)

Indifferent

7.

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The clandestine meeting was held in secret.'

a)

Meeting

b)

Held

c)

Secret

d)

Was

8.

What is the meaning of 'voracious' in the sentence: 'The voracious reader finished the book in one day.'?

a)

Slow

b)

Uninterested

c)

Eager

d)

Careless

9.

Choose the sentence that uses context clues to define 'serendipity'.

a)

Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure serendipity, a happy accident.

b)

Serendipity is a type of sadness.

c)

The serendipity of the event was planned.

d)

Serendipity means a planned event.

10.

In the sentence 'The cacophony of the city was overwhelming,' what does 'cacophony' mean?

a)

Silence

b)

Harmony

c)

Noise

d)

Calm

11.

Which sentence provides a context clue for the word 'meticulous'?

a)

The meticulous artist paid attention to every detail.

b)

The artist was careless and meticulous.

c)

The artist was quick and meticulous.

d)

The artist was sloppy and meticulous.

12.

What does the word 'altruistic' mean in the sentence: 'Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer every weekend.'?

a)

Self-centered

b)

Generous

c)

Lazy

d)

Unkind

13.

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The enigmatic puzzle was difficult to solve.'

a)

Puzzle

b)

Difficult

c)

Solve

d)

Was

14.

What is the meaning of 'quixotic' in the sentence: 'His quixotic dreams of becoming a superhero were unrealistic.'?

a)

Practical

b)

Realistic

c)

Unrealistic

d)

Achievable

15.

Choose the sentence that uses context clues to define 'ubiquitous'.

a)

The ubiquitous presence of smartphones means they are everywhere.

b)

Ubiquitous means rare and hard to find.

c)

The ubiquitous item was nowhere to be seen.

d)

Ubiquitous is a type of absence.