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- 1. Multiple Choice
"Excuse me," she said. "The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car." Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. "You will want to catch the next train to Milan," she said. "From there it is easy to get to Rome."
In the excerpt above, the word mystified most likely means...
mysterious
confused
frustrated
shocked
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDavid knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?boringdifficultsurprisingshocking - 3. Multiple ChoiceThe mummies of Egypt are very old. So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.
What does embalming mean?Making pyrmaidsKeeping dead things aliveKeeping bodies from decaying or falling apartKeeping dead things dead - 4. Multiple ChoiceThe garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?QuietSecretivetalkativeExhausted - 5. Multiple Choice
A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby.
becomes invisible
twists
sticks out
reappears
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event.grammatical systemabbreviated versioncombinationdishonesty
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky.brilliantcoldgloomycolorful
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe owner of the famous restaurant greeted every guest cordially; there was nothing unpleasant or unfriendly about the place.coldlygrumpilywarmlyhurriedly
- 9. Multiple ChoiceJeremy is not infallible; he makes many errors.always rightsometimes uncertainrudeoptimistic
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen Miss Webster gets hold of an idea, she is tenacious, never weak and changing.offensiveinconsistentfriendlypersistent
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHayes made a ludicrous suggestion, but the other members took the proposal seriously.forcefullaughablesolemnpleasant
- 12. Multiple ChoiceCraig's abruptly quitting the committee was an impetuous act, like a child throwing a temper tantrum.thoughtfulprofitablefoolishmature
- 13. Multiple ChoiceYour uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?very oldvery wealthyvery humorousvery stingy
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTris used candor when she told everybody that she was the one who killed her friend, Will. It was very hard for her but she knew she had to say the truth, even though it would mean that Christina would hate her. After she told everybody, the people in unison said, “Thank you for your candor.”
What does candor mean?honestysinceritykindnesssympathy - 15. Multiple ChoiceIn carpentry, Chuck is a model of ineptitude, hitting a finger with a hammer and sawing a crooked line.humorclumsinessfailure to plansurprise
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSenator Fogg launched into his usual harangue, an endless lecture on the frightful conditions everywhere.long, ranting speechhumorous commentobvious liedessert
- 17. Multiple ChoiceMr. Allen was parsimonious by nature, refusing to buy anything unless it was on sale.thoughtfulcleverthriftysmall
- 18. Multiple ChoiceOnly a trained eye can discern, or tell the difference between, a high and low quality diamond.disagreerecognizerule outcontrol
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery. Define chicanery.perseverancetruthfulnesstrickeryall of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a homonym
a synonym
an antonym
an explanation
- 21. Multiple Choice
A context clue that explains the word's meaning is a ___________ context clue.
Inference
Example
Synonym
Defintion
- 22. Multiple Choice
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.
definition
example
antonym
inference
- 23. Multiple Choice
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
inference
definition
synonym
antonym
- 24. Multiple Choice
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
definition
inference
antonym
synonym
- 25. Multiple Choice
When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.
Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
"When I observed my sister"
"I find her"
"Shrewd and clever"
"as she is"
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of context clue is this?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal.The Definition or an Example is givenAntonym - a word that has an opposite meaningSynonym - a word that has a similar meaningInference - you have to put clues together - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags