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Context Clues #1
Test Description: Based on its use in this sentence, what does the word ___________ mean?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The new rock band really PLEASE the audience. They wanted an encore when the concert was over.
A
made people satisfied or happy
B
asked someone for something
C
made people upset
D
made people want to leave early
2) The tow truck driver had a PORTABLE tool box so that he could work on people’s cars when they broke down on the highway.
A
capable of being carried
B
full of games
C
empty
D
heavy and hard to move
3) Jill RANKED the teams in her softball league from best to worst. Her team was number 1.
A
put in a particular order
B
the best place to be
C
a position in the Navy
D
made fun of
4) Jack felt like a REJECT when no one chose him to be their lab partner. He worked by himself.
A
a bad apple
B
someone who is very smart
C
someone who is very popular
D
someone no one wants
5) Mary SEEMED very happy as she stared at her new computer. She smiled and jumped up and down.
A
used a lot of energy
B
created a false impression
C
gave the impression of
D
used a sewing machine
6) The surgeon had a SERIOUS look on his face as he entered the operating room. A person’s life was in his hands.
A
thoughtful and quiet
B
sad and angry
C
scary
D
happy go lucky
7) The witness gave a written STATEMENT to the police officers. It could be used in court to convict the bank robber.
A
a bank report on your accounts
B
a fairy tale
C
a retelling of what had happened
D
a long list of her accomplishments
8) My favorite part of Christmas is to select one of the different WRAPS we have for my parents' gifts.
A
a type of paper
B
a type of salad
C
a type of sandwich
D
a type of music
9) Larry was so nervous before the test that he SHIFTED back and forth in his seat. The teacher told him to sit still.
A
made a change in position
B
changed one’s mind about something
C
a gear lever on a car
D
a type of clothing
10) The children PRETENDED they were falling leaves in autumn and danced around the stage.
A
sang
B
talked
C
changed colors
D
made believe
11) It was APPARENT that the skinny dog with the matted fur needed a good home.
A
obvious by looking
B
very important
C
miserable and unfortunate
D
a little funny
12) After Jeanne’s mother gave her CONSENT to have the party at their home, the young girl went shopping for balloons and party hats.
A
permission
B
money
C
a list of chores
D
an opportunity
13) The Rodriguez family felt DESPAIR after they lost their home and their belongings in the tornado.
A
anger
B
cold
C
had hopes
D
much sadness
14) The deer tick, which is the size of a tiny poppy seed, is very hard to DETECT. You should carefully check your skin and clothes for this insect after spending time in the woods.
A
remove
B
look for
C
find
D
destroy
15) The newspaper reporter wanted to EXPOSE the truth about the dishonest politician.
A
bring someone into court
B
embarrass someone
C
show or tell something that was hidden
D
bring outdoors
16) Theresa was not afraid to EXPRESS her thoughts, even when she knew others would disagree with her.
A
speak quickly
B
say how you feel
C
tell a friend
D
try to get other people to agree with you
17) My mother was chosen to HEAD the department dealing with affordable housing.
A
investigate
B
create
C
lead
D
educate
18) This accident ILLUSTRATES what can happen when people do not pay attention to signs.
A
confuses
B
draws
C
makes clear
D
questions
19) His license was INVALID because it was missing his date of birth.
A
taken away
B
expired
C
renewed
D
without power or authority
20) The people in the neighborhood were concerned about the VACANT house at the end of the street. They thought it might be a source of trouble.
A
not lived in
B
covered with graffiti
C
badly in need of a paint job
D
with an overgrown lawn
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