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Context Clues #2
Test Description: This reviews context clues which helps your reading vocabulary.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. A trickster is...
A
a very trustworthy individual.
B
someone who gets tricked easily.
C
a fox.
D
someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.
2) The shrewd detective was able to easily analyze the evidence and accurately conclude which suspect was guilty. Using the clues in this sentence, I can determine that shrewd means...
A
suspicious
B
foolish
C
clever
D
fierce
3) I'm so hungry. I could eat a horse, is one example of exaggeration. Which statement below is another example of exaggeration?
A
I haven't eaten since 7:00 this morning.
B
I am going to eat every bit of my lunch today.
C
My stomach is growling so loud you can hear it.
D
I had to wait forever for my lunch.
4) There have been many exciting stories written and handed down about the legendary adventures of Robin Hood. Based on these context clues, can you determine which character below could also be called legendary?
A
Hercules - a mythological character known for his great strength and bravery
B
Spongebob Squarepants - a cartoon character who lives in a pineapple under the sea
C
George Washington - the first president of the United States
D
Mrs. Davis - a simple-minded school teacher not really known for anything special
5) Linda tried and tried to remember everything her teacher had taught about the Alamo, but she just couldn't recall the information. Which word below is a synonym and best helps us determine the meaning of recall?
A
information
B
remember
C
tried
D
taught
6) Ms Burgess accentuated the title of the story by drawing arrows directly to the bold print and highlighting the words. Which context clues in the sentence best help us determine the meaning of accentuated?
A
title of the story
B
There are no context clues in this sentence.
C
Ms Burgess
D
highlighting the words
7) I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan. Which definition of partial is used in this sentence?
A
biased or prejudiced toward one side, especially in government or business
B
a removable denture that replaces missing teeth
C
favoring something or someone; fond of
D
in part only; not total or complete
8) We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold. Can you determine the meaning of splendor using the context clues in these sentences?
A
something that is imagined or make-believe
B
a mountain range
C
something of great beauty or impressive appearance
D
a magic trick or optical illusion
9) The resourceful student figured out a way to build a volcano for his project using simple materials found around the house. Can you determine the meaning of resourceful using the context clues in these sentences?
A
able to understand science concepts easily
B
able to solve problems in clever ways; using your resources
C
a scientist that studies volcanoes
D
good at constructing things
10) Barbara's irritable disposition always ruins our fun. You would think she feels bad everyday. Can you determine the meaning of disposition based on the context clues in these sentences?
A
being in a bad mood
B
being in a great mood
C
the position someone is in
D
the way someone tends to act or feel
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