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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
finding a machine that is reliable
B
gathering scientific information
C
making it rain
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
expressed in words
B
denied the need of raising taxes
C
resigned his job
D
moved to another state
3) Since the students were so well behaved on their class trip, the chaperones RELAXED some of the rules for the trip home.
A
did away with all of the rules
B
made the rules less strict
C
let the students drive the bus
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
not flexible
C
difficult to read
D
very long and boring
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 get change for a twenty dollar bill
C
to change schools
D
to withdraw money from the bank
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
have something taken away
B
get angry
C
say that one did something wrong
D
make a mistake
7) The principal announced that the CHIEF reason for the school dress code was to build team spirit among the students.
A
only
B
neatest
C
most important
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 reward that people get instead of money
B
a job or hobby
C
something that people should do because of who they are
D
something that is not fun to do
9) The CURIOUS young child looked under every rock to see what she might find there.
A
intelligent
B
hardworking
C
silly
D
wanting to know
10) Most of the meal was tasty, but the dessert was AWFUL.
A
delicious
B
very bad
C
too sweet
D
hard to swallow
11) The firefighters said that the CAUSE of the fire was an overturned candle.
A
something that is unlucky
B
something that makes something else happen
C
something small
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
hope for something
B
think that something will happen
C
to be unsure
D
ask for something
13) Before climbing up the mountain, we rested at its BASE and had a good meal.
A
office
B
safe place
C
small restaurant
D
the lowest part
14) I have nobody to BLAME but myself for forgetting that the library book should have been returned two weeks ago.
A
not remembering something important
B
remind
C
punish for a mistake
D
say who did something wrong
15) The social studies test wasn’t that hard. I just had to remember some dates and FACTS.
A
a few years
B
information that is definitely true
C
experiments
D
things that people argue about
16) We tried to PAIR her with a girl of equal ability.
A
put against
B
slow
C
help
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
longest
B
shortest
C
foolish
D
first
19) It is foolish to IGNORE the warnings we are given about smoking.
A
make fun of
B
not pay attention to
C
question
D
disagree with
20) It is very NATURAL to be a little nervous when going to visit the doctor.
A
childlike
B
wrong
C
foolish
D
normal
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