1. When there is no dictionary available, the definition of a word can be guessed by looking for .
a. blues clues
b. contest rules
c. context clues
d. metaphors
2. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
3. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in
the United states until 1920.
What is “suffrage” ?
a. something that causes physical pain
b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
d. the right to vote
4. A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the
troops. What selfless person she is!
A selfless woman _______.
a. is selfish
b. has no name
c. likes to wear scarves
d. cares more about others than herself
5. . Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the
foremost expert in their field.
A. The first or main one
B. craziest
C. least informed
D. loudest
6. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so
much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement
7. Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as
you claim.
a. instrument
b. take apart
c. change
d. carry on
8. Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I won’t be surprised
when you succeed.
a. expecting the best to happen
b. needing glasses to see
c. full of gas
d. unselfish
9. “I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I
thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!”
a. repeat
b. celebrate
c. continue
d. cancel
10. Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings
B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet
C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
D. be very noisy
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Answer:
1. C.
2. D.
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C
Explanation:
Context clues are hints given to readers to understand a difficult word in a sentence. The readers should be sensitive and should have a deep understanding of what they have been reading in order to recognize the meaning of the difficult word.
Esteemed, according to Merriam, is someone who is admired or someone held in great respect.
Suffrage means the right to vote in political elections.
Selfless means someone who prioritizes other people's needs than themselves.
Foremost means most prominent in rank or first.
Dispute means disagreement.
For #7, you need to have a deeper understanding for you to recognize what implement means. You need to understand the entire statement.
Optimistic means looking towards positivity.
Rescind means to revoke or cancel.
An Intruder is someone who enters a place without asking permission.
Hope this helps. Happy learning :)