Vocabulary: Context Clues and Word Relationships - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What are context clues, and how do they help you figure out the meaning of new words?

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Context clues are hints within a text that help you guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Context clues are words that mean the opposite of an unfamiliar word.

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Context clues are synonyms of unfamiliar words used within the text.

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Context clues are not useful for understanding unfamiliar words.

Question 2

The words "gigantic" and "colossal" have a similar meaning. What does the word "colossal" mean?

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Very large

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Small

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The opposite of gigantic

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Slightly smaller than gigantic

Question 3

How can word relationships, such as synonyms and antonyms, assist you in deciphering unfamiliar words?

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Word relationships provide context for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words by linking them to familiar words.

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Word relationships are only helpful for understanding basic, everyday words.

Question 4

Which context clue helps you figure out what 'ominous' means in the sentence: 'The ominous clouds gathered overhead, casting an eerie glow on the once-bright landscape'?

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Eerie

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Bright

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Landscape

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Overhead

Question 5

To better understand the meaning of the word 'enigmatic' in the sentence, which approach would be most helpful?

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Consulting a dictionary for the precise definition

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Relying solely on the context clues in the sentence

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Assuming the meaning based on the word's pronunciation

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Disregarding the unfamiliar word and concentrating on the sentence's overall message

Question 6

How do cultural and contextual factors influence the meaning and usage of words?

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Both cultural and contextual factors can shape the meaning and usage of words.

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Cultural factors have no impact on word meanings.

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Contextual factors only affect how words are pronounced.

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Only contextual factors affect the meaning and usage of words.

Question 7

When learning new words, we use context clues and word relationships. What's the main difference between these two strategies?

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Context clues help us understand words by looking at the text around them, while word relationships show how words connect to each other.

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Both context clues and word relationships require memorizing many new words.

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Context clues work better for complex words, while word relationships are more helpful for simple words.

Question 8

Identify the group of words that share a common sports-related theme:

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Bat, baseball, batter, batting

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Ball, balloon, ballet, banana

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Run, running, runner, runaway

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Play, player, playing, playground

Question 9

Which group of words is related to the act of writing?

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Book, pen, pencil, paper

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Car, bike, bus, train

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Apple, orange, banana, pear

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Computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone

Question 10

While context clues are valuable for vocabulary building, what is a limitation of relying solely on them?

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Context clues have limited ability to convey the nuances and subtleties of a word's meaning.

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Context clues always provide a precise definition for any unfamiliar word.

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Context clues are the only way to learn new words, making other resources like dictionaries unnecessary.

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Context clues are most effective when used independently, without considering word structure or prior knowledge.

Question 11

Compare the relationship between 'book' and 'library' to that of 'flower' and 'garden'. Explain how recognizing various word relationships enhances vocabulary comprehension.

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Book is to Library as flower is to garden.

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Book is to Library as car is to street.

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Book is to Library as pen is to desk.

Question 12

Read the sentence: "The student was overjoyed to receive an A on her test; overjoyed is synonymous with being joyful."
Which context clue is used in this sentence?

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Synonym

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Antonym

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Example

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Definition

Question 13

What's the meaning of the word "gregarious" in this sentence: "The gregarious child effortlessly made friends with everyone she met."?

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Friendly

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Reserved

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Quiet

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Shy

Question 14

Which word relationship is used to describe words with opposite meanings?

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Antonym

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Synonym

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Homonym

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Onomatopoeia

Question 15

What is the antonym of the word "benevolent"?

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Malevolent

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Kind

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Generous

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Honest

Question 16

What does the word "conundrum" mean in the sentence: "The conundrum stumped even the smartest students."?

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Complex puzzle

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Simple riddle

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Funny joke

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Scary story

Question 17

Which word relationship is used to describe words with similar meanings?

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Synonym

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Homonym

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Antonym

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Onomatopoeia

Question 18

What is the synonym of the word "ancient"?

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Old

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Modern

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New

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Young

Question 19

Read the sentence: "The term 'abhor' means to detest."
Which context clue is used in this sentence?

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Definition

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Example

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Synonym

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Antonym

Question 20

What's the meaning of the word "ephemeral" in this sentence: "The ephemeral nature of life teaches us to appreciate every moment."?

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Temporary

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Long-lasting

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Unimportant

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Meaningful

Question 21

What is the best word to describe a room that is very dark and gloomy?

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Eerie

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Cheerful

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Bright

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Spacious

Question 22

In the sentence 'The tiny ant carried a huge crumb, struggling under its weight,' which word means the opposite of 'tiny'?

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Gigantic

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Small

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Delicate

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Fragile

Question 23

Which word means 'kind and caring'?

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Benevolent

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Mean

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Intelligent

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Clumsy

Question 24

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'talkative'?

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Loquacious

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Quiet

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Funny

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Brave

Question 25

The opposite of 'outgoing' is:

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Introverted

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Friendly

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Charming

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Gregarious

Question 26

Which word is most closely related to 'dog'?

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Canine

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Cat

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Tree

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House

Question 27

In the sentence 'The students were thrilled to win the competition,' which word means the same as 'thrilled'?

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Excited

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Sad

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Tired

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Confused

Question 28

Which word means 'small and insufficient'?

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Meager

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Abundant

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Bulky

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Airy

Question 29

Which word best describes a cheerful and upbeat person?

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Jubilant

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Apathetic

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Morose

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Sarcastic

Question 30

What is the opposite of 'aromatic'?

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Foul-smelling

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Fragrant

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Beautiful

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Tasty

Question 31

Which word means 'a feeling of great joy'?

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Euphoria

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Satisfaction

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Sorrow

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Anger

Question 32

What is the likely definition of the word 'benevolent'?

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Considerate

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Harsh

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Lavish

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Greedy

Question 33

Which profession is most closely associated with a doctor?

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Nurse

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Educator

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Attorney

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Scientist

Question 34

The word 'anticipate' means:

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To eagerly await

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To regret

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To remember

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To forget

Question 35

In which sentence is the word 'magnificent' used correctly?

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The breathtaking sunset was magnificent.

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The simple math test was magnificent.

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The outdated car was magnificent.

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The unpleasant teacher was magnificent.

Question 36

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'tremendous'?

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Gigantic

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Tiny

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Slow

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Intelligent

Question 37

The word 'eloquent' is often used to describe someone who is:

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Articulate

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Noisy

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Reserved

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Humorous

Question 38

Which word means the opposite of 'happy'?

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sad

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excited

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bored

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angry

Question 39

What does the word 'enormous' mean?

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very large

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very small

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very heavy

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very old

Question 40

Which word describes someone who loves to be around others?

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gregarious

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introverted

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shy

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independent

Question 41

In the sentence 'The mysterious stranger appeared from the shadows,' what does the word 'mysterious' mean?

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strange

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friendly

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scary

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boring

Question 42

Which word means the same as 'cancel'?

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repeal

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create

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enforce

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ignore

Question 43

What does the prefix 're-' usually mean?

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again

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not

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well

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very

Question 44

Which word means 'occurring by chance'?

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accidental

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planned

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unlucky

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lucky

Question 45

What is the opposite of cheerful?

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Sad

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Joyful

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Angry

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Tired

Question 46

Which word means 'impressive in size'?

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Grand

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Small

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Ugly

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Cold

Question 47

Which sentence helps you understand the meaning of 'serene'?

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The lake was as peaceful as a mirror.

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The storm raged with fury.

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The children played with excitement.

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The music was loud and jarring.

Question 48

Which object relates to measuring time?

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Clock

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Book

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Tree

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Dog

Question 49

'Gigantic' is most likely used to describe something:

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Impressive and large

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Delicate and small

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Icy and wet

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Peaceful and gentle

Question 50

Which word suggests something extremely unpleasant?

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Awful

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Lovely

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Beautiful

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Pleasant

Question 51

Which word is NOT an opposite of 'bright'?

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Light

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Dim

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Dark

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Dull

Question 52

The word 'whisper' is related to:

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Volume

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Color

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Shape

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Temperature

Question 53

In the sentence \"The dollhouse was a miniature replica of the real house,\" the word \"miniature\" means:

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tiny

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large

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beautiful

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expensive

Question 54

The opposite of \"benevolent\" in the sentence \"The benevolent king donated his wealth to the poor\" is:

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greedy

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kind

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wise

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powerful

Question 55

The word \"recluse\" in the sentence \"The old man was a recluse who rarely left his house\" most likely means:

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a person who lives alone

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a person who is very outgoing

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a person who is very wealthy

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a person who is very intelligent

Question 56

Which of the following words has a similar meaning to \"treacherous\" in the sentence \"The treacherous path was covered in ice and snow\"?

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dangerous

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easy

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beautiful

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wide

Question 57

Complete the analogy: \"Tiny is to small as giant is to ...\"?

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large

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short

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heavy

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dark

Question 58

The main idea of the unit on Vocabulary: Context Clues and Word Relationships is to:

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use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words

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memorize as many new words as possible

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improve reading comprehension skills

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develop a love of reading

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?

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guessing based on the sound of the word

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using context clues

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using a dictionary

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looking for root words

Question 60

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word \"magnificent\"?

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The painting was magnificent.

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The homework assignment was magnificent.

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The weather was magnificent.

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The old car was magnificent.

Question 61

The word 'flat' can have different meanings based on the context. Which of these is NOT a possible meaning of the word 'flat'?

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A musical note can be sharp

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A pancake can be flat

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A flat tire is deflated

Question 62

How does understanding a word's part of speech help us use it correctly?

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It shows us the word's role in a sentence.

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It gives us the word's exact meaning.

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It doesn't affect how we use the word.

Question 63

Which word means the opposite of 'clear' as used in the sentence: 'The teacher's instructions were very clear.'?

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vague

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precise

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difficult

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boring

Question 64

Which word means the same as 'enthusiastic' as used in the sentence: 'The students were very enthusiastic about the new project.'?

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excited

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apathetic

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nervous

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happy