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- 1. Multiple Choice
1. You can use context clues when you need to find the ___________ of words.
meaning
pronunciation
spelling
alliteration
- 2. Multiple Choice
The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.
to end
to command
to cause a delay
to start or begin
- 3. Multiple Choice
What clue did the author use?
Hint: Stops raining
Inference
Definition
Example
Antonym
Synonym
- 4. Multiple Choice
My parents decided to update their kitchen. So, yesterday my dad let me demolish the cabinets with a sledgehammer!
fix
build
break apart
fill up with food
- 5. Multiple Choice
What clue did the author use?
Hint: Used a sledgehammer
Inference
Definition
Example
Antonym
Synonym
- 6. Multiple Choice
I am running late and have to leave in two minutes. Can you give me a condensed version of the story?
a story with a happy ending
more detailed
shortened
longer
- 7. Multiple Choice
I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.
thirsty
full
hungry
happy
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word ALLEGIANCE as used in the passage above?
a sign of trouble
a loyal trust
a leaf
a long war
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which word is a synonym to the word FROND?
a type of leaf
a type of rock
a type of insect
a type of tree bark
- 10. Multiple Choice
Peyton was running very quickly with her friend, but for some reason she abruptly stopped and cut them off.
Unexpectedly
Slowly
Loudly
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.ateburnedsleptsunbathed
- 12. Multiple ChoiceCongress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.stampprohibitionadtax
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.gracefullylazilydangerouslyhopefully
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWe often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.hurricaneplayssnowleaves
- 15. Multiple ChoiceEach student was allotted two tickets to the dance.allowedjoyfultakenfed
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe mood was somber at the funeral of the former presidentshylyserioushungryplenty
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.charmingrunningruinedperhaps
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.removecallexplainstop
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe impudent boy was rude to the policemanhandsomecarefullypoorbold
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.gloomyredshiningfun
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhen the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them. However, the Indians that they ENCOUNTERED were a peaceful and generous tribe.meetfighthide fromignore
- 22. Multiple Choice
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
popular
out-dated
round
- 23. Multiple Choice
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
dark
normal
bright
- 24. Multiple Choice
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 __________.
musical instrument
choice of music
discovery
disagreement
- 25. Multiple Choice
It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.
What does “distinct” mean?
needing a bath
dishonest
clearly different
about the same age
- 26. Multiple Choice
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”
The word “extensive” means __________.
costing a lot of money
large amount
having no color
not enough
- 27. Multiple Choice
Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
it has a missing tag
it has no value
it has great value
it is made out of rice
- 28. Multiple Choice
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, it’s ________.
genuine, or real
carefully written
full of tasty worms
very old
- 29. Multiple Choice
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.
An implement means ______________.
instrument
take apart
change
carry out
- 30. Multiple Choice
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.
Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
movement
worry
enjoyment
laughter
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