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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
gathering scientific information
C
finding a machine that is reliable
D
creating a plan that would work
2) The mayor STATED that he had to raise taxes because the village had gone broke paying for snow removal.
A
moved to another state
B
resigned his job
C
denied the need of raising taxes
D
expressed in words
3) Since the students were so well behaved on their class trip, the chaperones RELAXED some of the rules for the trip home.
A
made the rules less strict
B
let the students drive the bus
C
did away with all of the rules
D
went off by themselves
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
difficult to read
C
not flexible
D
very long and boring
5) Gail went to the bank to TRANSFER money from her savings account into her checking account.
A
to withdraw money from the bank
B
to get change for a twenty dollar bill
C
to change schools
D
to move money from one source to another
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
get angry
B
say that one did something wrong
C
make a mistake
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
most important
C
only
D
easy to understand
8) Luke refused to be paid to baby-sit his little sister. He said it was his DUTY to help care for her.
A
a job or hobby
B
a reward that people get instead of money
C
something that is not fun to do
D
something that people should do because of who they are
9) The CURIOUS young child looked under every rock to see what she might find there.
A
silly
B
intelligent
C
hardworking
D
wanting to know
10) Most of the meal was tasty, but the dessert was AWFUL.
A
too sweet
B
delicious
C
very bad
D
hard to swallow
11) The firefighters said that the CAUSE of the fire was an overturned candle.
A
a bad and dangerous beginning
B
something that makes something else happen
C
something that is unlucky
D
something small
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
ask for something
C
think that something will happen
D
hope for something
13) Before climbing up the mountain, we rested at its BASE and had a good meal.
A
small restaurant
B
office
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
remind
C
say who did something wrong
D
not remembering something important
15) The social studies test wasn’t that hard. I just had to remember some dates and FACTS.
A
experiments
B
a few years
C
information that is definitely true
D
things that people argue about
16) We tried to PAIR her with a girl of equal ability.
A
help
B
slow
C
put against
D
match
17) We were prepared for a MAJOR snowstorm, but it never happened.
A
large
B
military
C
possible
D
make believe
18) His final answer was much better than his INITIAL one.
A
foolish
B
shortest
C
first
D
longest
19) It is foolish to IGNORE the warnings we are given about smoking.
A
make fun of
B
question
C
disagree with
D
not pay attention to
20) It is very NATURAL to be a little nervous when going to visit the doctor.
A
wrong
B
foolish
C
childlike
D
normal
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