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THG Context Clues Chp 9

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

What does self-deprecating mean in the quote:

"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor"?

a)

Laughing at others in a rude way

b)

Making fun of oneself in a modest or humorous way

c)

Telling serious stories about oneself

d)

Acting overly confident and boastful

2.

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"?

a)

Realistic and ordinary

b)

Strange and dreamlike

c)

Dark and frightening

d)

Predictable and boring

3.

What does arduous most likely mean in the quote:

"The training sessions were arduous, leaving me sore and exhausted"?

a)

Fun and exciting

b)

Easy and simple

c)

Difficult and tiring

d)

Short and unimportant

4.

In the context of humor, what does self-deprecating imply?

"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor."

a)

Boasting about achievements

b)

Making fun of others

c)

Joking about oneself

d)

Telling serious stories

5.

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."

a)

"Realistic and ordinary"

b)

"Like I’m in someone else’s dream"

c)

"Dark and frightening"

d)

"Predictable and boring"

6.

What does coax mean in the sentence:

"Effie Trinket tries to coax me into smiling more, but I feel too nervous to comply"?

a)

To force someone to do something

b)

To gently persuade someone

c)

To yell at someone until they obey

d)

To ignore someone’s feelings

7.

What does extravagant most likely mean in the quote:

"Caesar’s suit is an extravagant shade of blue, sparkling under the stage lights"?

a)

Simple and plain

b)

Excessive and flashy

c)

Cheap and dull

d)

Old-fashioned and boring

8.

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"?

a)

Rude and stubborn

b)

Friendly and cooperative

c)

Nervous and awkward

d)

Careless and forgetful

9.

What does demeanor mean in the quote:

"She has a friendly demeanor, which makes people comfortable around her"?

a)

A person’s outer appearance

b)

A person’s mood or behavior

c)

A person’s level of intelligence

d)

A person’s physical strength

10.

What does assent mean in the quote:

"I give a slight nod of assent to show that I agree"?

a)

Agreement or approval

b)

Disappointment or regret

c)

Confusion or uncertainty

d)

Resistance or refusal

11.

What does sullen most likely mean in the quote:

"I sit there, sullen and silent, as the stylists work on my hair"?

a)

Cheerful and excited

b)

Quiet and gloomy

c)

Energetic and talkative

d)

Nervous and shy

12.

Which context clue suggests the meaning of demeanor in the quote provided?

"She has a friendly demeanor, which makes people comfortable around her."

a)

"Friendly demeanor"

b)

"Makes people comfortable"

c)

"Outer appearance"

d)

"Level of intelligence"

13.

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."

a)

Expensive and abundant

b)

Small and disappointing

c)

Simple and homemade

d)

Ordinary and boring

14.

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."

a)

Impossible to fix or change

b)

Easy to forgive and forget

c)

Highly impressive and admirable

d)

Unknown or mysterious