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Test Description: Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar word. Sources: Prentice Hall Reading Literature Kit, and Georgia Coach and k12reader.com
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter. What is the meaning of frigid?
A
nasty
B
scorching
C
bitter
D
arctic
2) It's too risky to drive anywhere in these hazardous conditions. What is the meaning of hazardous?
A
windy
B
dangerous
C
predicable
D
sticky
3) Jim is an amazing orator. No other speaker moves me like he does. What is the meaning of orator?
A
referee
B
speaker
C
politician
D
actor
4) The rescue workers were glad to see that food was abundant. There was enough for everyone. What is the meaning of abundant?
A
scarce
B
plentiful
C
restricted
D
excessive
5) Our dispute was so long-standing that we had no hope of reaching an agreement. What is the meaning of dispute?
A
unhappiness
B
resentment
C
relationship
D
quarrel
6) Unlike her gregarious sister, Eva, Amanda was shy and preferred to be by herself. What is the meaning of gregarious?
A
fearful of wide, open spaces
B
find it difficult to make friends
C
well liked by everyone
D
enjoy others' company
7) Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What is the meaning of obsolete?
A
popular
B
low-priced
C
out-dated
D
expensive
8) After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors. What is the meaning of vivid?
A
dark
B
normal
C
funny
D
bright
9) The pioneers who had endured the long winter welcomed the warm spring. What is the meaning of endured?
A
survived
B
closed
C
wanted
D
missed
10) Amanda and Eva huddled under their wool blankets and gazed up in awe as the magical stars twinkled in the evening firmament. What is the meaning of firmament?
A
star
B
galaxy
C
moon
D
sky
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