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Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests. What does the word biome mean?  a) Small Areas b) Prisons c) Communities

c) Communities

100
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
100
This school has a lot of DIVERSITY. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "DIVERSITY" mean? a) Different cultures b) Same kinds of things or people together c) Different kinds of things or people together
c) Different kinds of things or people together
100
The snow was a MARVEL to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "MARVEL" mean? a.) An awesome sight b.) A comic book c.) a disgusting sight
a.) An awesome sight
100
Joe felt ANGUISH when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "ANGUISH" mean? a) Extreme excitement, joy, and wonder b) Extreme pain, sadness and suffering c) Nothing
b) Extreme pain, sadness and suffering
200

Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows.  a) fans b) Audience c) Actors

c) Actors

200
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. What does EXASPERATED mean? a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
b) frustrated
200
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights. What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled
a) lit
200
Cheerleaders are a BOISTEROUS group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "BOISTEROUS" mean? a.) loud, noisy, energetic b.) quiet, subdued, depressed c.) awesome, wonderful, great
a.) loud, noisy, energetic
200
Dad thought the spaghetti sauce was too BLAND, so he added more garlic. What does BLAND mean? a) salty b) spicy c) mild
c) mild
300
Arnold approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure. What does CAUTIOUSLY mean? a) quickly b) carefully c) carelessly
b) carefully
300

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat. Which type of context clue tells us what feral means? a) definition b) synonym c) antonym

c) antonym

300
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) angry
a) relaxed
300
The girl had a very DISTINCT way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean? What does DISTINCT mean? a.) same b.) alike c.) different
c.) different
300
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED. What does PERISHED mean? a) got sick b) died c) escaped
b) died
400

The rambunctious kids ran out to the bus and climbed on board. They jumped and yelled and just couldn’t settle down. What type of context clue tells us what rambunctious means? a) Antonym b) Synonym c) Definition

b) Synonym

400
Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
400
The town is so RURAL that most of the residents are cows! What does "RURAL" mean? a) city b) suburb c) country
c) country
400

The doctor’s writing was utterly illegible; no one could read those scribbles. Which type of context clue tells us what illegible is? a) synonym b) inference c) definition

c) definition

400
That movie had an INTENSE effect on me. I could not stop thinking about it! What does INTENSE mean? a.) powerful b.) mild c.) bad
a) powerful
500

Miguel was very loquacious. He really loved to talk. What does loquacious mean? a) Very quiet b) Very talkative c) Ferocious

b) Very talkative

500
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean? a)thanked b) complimented c) paid
c) paid
500
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) pretty scenery c) fruit stands
a) people walking
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "CONCISE" mean? What does CONCISE mean? a.) short b.) exact c.) long
a.) short
500

Debilitating illnesses include Lou Gehrig's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.  a) strengthening b) weakening c) energizing

b) weakening

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