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Determining Meaning

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does monitor mean as it is used in the text?

a)

a computer screen

b)

to be careful of

c)

to watch closely

d)

to cause to happen

2.

What does extinguished mean as it is used in the text?

a)

put out

b)

get brighter

c)

tire quickly

d)

ignite

3.

Reading glasses magnify small print.
What does magnify mean?

a)

to make larger

b)

to be able to read

c)

to understand

d)

to give a reply

4.

I am above or beyond what is natural.

a)

supersonic

b)

supernatural

c)

superficial

5.

He made an _____ effort to win the race.

a)

submarine

b)

subzero

c)

international

d)

extraordinary

6.

One of my friends is an _________ who talks all the time, while another friend is an introvert who hardly says anything.

a)

extra-curricular

b)

extraneous

c)

extrovert

d)

extrajudicial

7.

Try not to let your feelings _____________ too much when you are making an important decision.

a)

interfere

b)

interchange

c)

interconnected

8.

I travel faster than the speed of sound.

a)

supersede

b)

subsection

c)

supersonic

9.

The book was translated and became an _____ bestseller.

a)

submarine

b)

subzero

c)

international

d)

supernatural

10.

The empty chair moved, apparently guided by some _____ force.

a)

submarine

b)

supernatural

c)

international

d)

subzero

11.

The woman claimed that she knew the future because of her _____ capabilities.

a)

superhighway

b)

subzero

c)

international

d)

extrasensory

12.

What does 'interpret' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

a)

A) to translate

b)

B) to explain the meaning of

c)

C) to write down

d)

D) to ignore

13.

In the sentence 'The author implies that the character is unhappy,' what does 'implies' mean?

a)

A) states directly

b)

B) suggests indirectly

c)

C) denies

d)

D) confirms

14.

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The detective had to _____ the clues to solve the mystery.'

a)

A) ignore

b)

B) interpret

c)

C) destroy

d)

D) hide

15.

What is the meaning of 'context' as used in literary analysis?

a)

A) the main character

b)

B) the background information

c)

C) the plot twist

d)

D) the ending