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WorksheetsTHG Context Clues Chp 9
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does self-deprecating mean in the quote:
"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor"?
Laughing at others in a rude way
Making fun of oneself in a modest or humorous way
Telling serious stories about oneself
Acting overly confident and boastful
What does surreal most likely mean in the quote:
"The lights, the cameras, the extravagant set—all of it feels surreal, like I’m in someone else’s dream"?
Realistic and ordinary
Strange and dreamlike
Dark and frightening
Predictable and boring
What does arduous most likely mean in the quote:
"The training sessions were arduous, leaving me sore and exhausted"?
Fun and exciting
Easy and simple
Difficult and tiring
Short and unimportant
In the context of humor, what does self-deprecating imply?
"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor."
Boasting about achievements
Making fun of others
Joking about oneself
Telling serious stories
What context clue suggests that surreal means strange and dreamlike?
"The lights, the cameras, the extravagant set—all of it feels surreal, like I’m in someone else’s dream."
"Realistic and ordinary"
"Like I’m in someone else’s dream"
"Dark and frightening"
"Predictable and boring"
What does coax mean in the sentence:
"Effie Trinket tries to coax me into smiling more, but I feel too nervous to comply"?
To force someone to do something
To gently persuade someone
To yell at someone until they obey
To ignore someone’s feelings
What does extravagant most likely mean in the quote:
"Caesar’s suit is an extravagant shade of blue, sparkling under the stage lights"?
Simple and plain
Excessive and flashy
Cheap and dull
Old-fashioned and boring
What does obliging most likely mean in the quote:
"Peeta is at least a little more obliging than I am, nodding and smiling when instructed"?
Rude and stubborn
Friendly and cooperative
Nervous and awkward
Careless and forgetful
What does demeanor mean in the quote:
"She has a friendly demeanor, which makes people comfortable around her"?
A person’s outer appearance
A person’s mood or behavior
A person’s level of intelligence
A person’s physical strength
What does assent mean in the quote:
"I give a slight nod of assent to show that I agree"?
Agreement or approval
Disappointment or regret
Confusion or uncertainty
Resistance or refusal
What does sullen most likely mean in the quote:
"I sit there, sullen and silent, as the stylists work on my hair"?
Cheerful and excited
Quiet and gloomy
Energetic and talkative
Nervous and shy
Which context clue suggests the meaning of demeanor in the quote provided?
"She has a friendly demeanor, which makes people comfortable around her."
"Friendly demeanor"
"Makes people comfortable"
"Outer appearance"
"Level of intelligence"
What does lavish most likely mean in the following quote:
"The Capitol provides a lavish feast, with more food than I have ever seen in my life."
Expensive and abundant
Small and disappointing
Simple and homemade
Ordinary and boring
What does irredeemable most likely mean?
"I worry that my actions in training have made me seem cold and distant—completely irredeemable in the eyes of the audience."
Impossible to fix or change
Easy to forgive and forget
Highly impressive and admirable
Unknown or mysterious
