English

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Using Prior Knowledge and Context to Predict and Confirm Meaning

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    He couldn't seem to get along with the other children and spent most of his time arguing. Wherever he went, there was conflict.


    In this context, the word "conflict" means:

    Peace and harmony

    Anger and disagreement

    A boy

    Sadness

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    She did not use her real name because she thought it was too ordinary. Instead she introduced herself as Abyssinia Rose - it was her favourite pseudonym.


    In this context, the word "pseudonym" means:

    A made up name

    Fancy

    A joke

    Friend

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt

    She was irascible in her old age, increasingly short-tempered with those around her.


    In this context, the word "irascible" means:

    Pleasant to be around

    Sad

    Quick to anger

    Really old

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