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Context Clues 1
Test Description: Using synonyms, antonyms, examples, or definitions
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) They made REVISIONS and changed some of the wording of the story. What does REVISIONS mean?
A
made a completely new one
B
made it different
C
kept it the same
D
sold it
2) On a sweltering summer day, the kids played in the sprinkler. What context clues help you figure out that SWELTERING means hot?
A
played
B
kids
C
day
D
summer
3) The pioneers endured the long winter and welcomed the warm spring. What does ENDURED mean?
A
spring
B
survived
C
warm
D
died
4) A banquet of food such as ham, potatoes, and green beans were served at the party. What type of context clues help you figure out the meaning of BANQUET?
A
synonym
B
examples
C
antonym
D
definition
5) My brother is gaunt, just so thin and bony. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of the word GAUNT?
A
definition
B
examples
C
antonym
D
synonym
6) The man who used to be very LAX with the rules now follows all the laws. What is the meaning of the word LAX?
A
didn't care
B
followed all the rules
C
excited
D
was a policeman
7) Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything. What type of context clues tell you ALOOF means not following along?
A
examples
B
synonym
C
antonym
D
definition
8) The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, peanuts, and hot dogs, were all in the fridge before my party. What is the meaning of the word COMESTIBLES?
A
party
B
fridge
C
item of food
D
table
9) The brawl, or fight, on the playground got both kids sent to the principal. What context clue tells you the meaning of BRAWL?
A
kids
B
playground
C
fight
D
principal
10) My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of the word FORLORN?
A
examples
B
antonym
C
definition
D
synonym
11) The device such as a phone or iPad, can be expensive. What is the meaning of the word DEVICE?
A
electronic equiment
B
costing a lot of money
C
a company
D
video games
12) The guffawing was so loud that George had to wait until the laughter died down before he continued. What does GUFFAWING mean?
A
sadness
B
crying
C
speaking
D
laughing
13) Stacey was suspicious of the stranger, but her trusting little brother talked to him right away. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of SUSPICIOUS?
A
examples
B
synonym
C
antonym
D
definition
14) The marsh was a wet and muggy place filled with many tiny insects. Based on the context clues, what type of animal might live in a marsh?
A
turtle
B
bird
C
cat
D
lion
15) John said he was unable to do the work, but the teacher said he was capable of doing the work. What context clue tells you CAPABLE means able to do?
A
John said
B
teacher said
C
unable to do the work
D
assignment
16) The movie director was anxious before the first showing of his new film. What does ANXIOUS mean?
A
angry
B
troubled
C
nervous
D
shy
17) Some marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles are very intelligent. What does the word MARINE mean?
A
swimming
B
fast
C
smart
D
living in water
18) After losing the championship game, the sulking teammates walked back to their parents.
A
friendly
B
gloomy
C
excited
D
annoyed
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