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Context Clues #2
Test Description: What's the meaning of each word in capital letters based on the way it is used in the sentence?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) We were finding it difficult to DEVISE a method of getting water to the plants.
A
making it rain
B
creating a plan that would work
C
finding a machine that is reliable
D
gathering scientific information
2) The mayor STATED that he had to raise taxes because the village had gone broke paying for snow removal.
A
expressed in words
B
moved to another state
C
denied the need of raising taxes
D
resigned his job
3) Since the students were so well behaved on their class trip, the chaperones RELAXED some of the rules for the trip home.
A
went off by themselves
B
let the students drive the bus
C
did away with all of the rules
D
made the rules less strict
4) The class was on a RIGID schedule during the trip to New York City. There was no time for any unplanned activities.
A
easy to make changes in
B
very long and boring
C
not flexible
D
difficult to read
5) Gail went to the bank to TRANSFER money from her savings account into her checking account.
A
to move money from one source to another
B
to withdraw money from the bank
C
to get change for a twenty dollar bill
D
to change schools
6) Because he didn’t want to lose his allowance, the young boy was afraid to ADMIT to his father that he accidentally broke the neighbor’s window.
A
make a mistake
B
get angry
C
say that one did something wrong
D
have something taken away
7) The principal announced that the CHIEF reason for the school dress code was to build team spirit among the students.
A
neatest
B
easy to understand
C
most important
D
only
8) Luke refused to be paid to baby-sit his little sister. He said it was his DUTY to help care for her.
A
something that is not fun to do
B
a job or hobby
C
something that people should do because of who they are
D
a reward that people get instead of money
9) The CURIOUS young child looked under every rock to see what she might find there.
A
hardworking
B
intelligent
C
wanting to know
D
silly
10) Most of the meal was tasty, but the dessert was AWFUL.
A
too sweet
B
hard to swallow
C
delicious
D
very bad
11) The firefighters said that the CAUSE of the fire was an overturned candle.
A
something that is unlucky
B
something small
C
something that makes something else happen
D
a bad and dangerous beginning
12) Sydney’s my friend, so I EXPECT that she will lend me a few dollars since I forgot my lunch money.
A
to be unsure
B
think that something will happen
C
hope for something
D
ask for something
13) Before climbing up the mountain, we rested at its BASE and had a good meal.
A
office
B
small restaurant
C
the lowest part
D
safe place
14) I have nobody to BLAME but myself for forgetting that the library book should have been returned two weeks ago.
A
punish for a mistake
B
say who did something wrong
C
remind
D
not remembering something important
15) The social studies test wasn’t that hard. I just had to remember some dates and FACTS.
A
a few years
B
things that people argue about
C
experiments
D
information that is definitely true
16) We tried to PAIR her with a girl of equal ability.
A
match
B
help
C
put against
D
slow
17) We were prepared for a MAJOR snowstorm, but it never happened.
A
military
B
possible
C
large
D
make believe
18) His final answer was much better than his INITIAL one.
A
shortest
B
first
C
foolish
D
longest
19) It is foolish to IGNORE the warnings we are given about smoking.
A
question
B
disagree with
C
make fun of
D
not pay attention to
20) It is very NATURAL to be a little nervous when going to visit the doctor.
A
foolish
B
wrong
C
childlike
D
normal
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