Definition
Example
Synonym/Antonym
Inference
Spring Trivia
100

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

To light up.

100

I needed some extra assistance, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, to help me pass Math class.  Using context clues, what does assistance mean?

Help

100

The private files were marked 'confidential.'  Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

Private

What is the antonym?

100

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun. 

A. ate     B. burned    C. slept      D. sunbathed

B. burned

100

Fall is the season that comes before summer. True/False

False

200

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.  Using context clues, what does boycott mean?


To refuse to support.


200

Ivan's favorite salutation is "Howdy, friend!"   Using context clues what does salutation mean?

Greeting 

200

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.  Using context clues, what does ajar mean?

open

What is the antonym?

200

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products. 

A. stamp   B. prohibition    C. advertisement   D. tax

D. Tax

200

Baby frogs are called tadpoles. True/False

True

300

The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.  Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

To destroy. 


300

Objects like the sun are so luminous that it is difficult to look directly at them.  Using context clues, what does luminous mean?

Bright

300

Valeria developed an affection for nature growing up in the woods of Colorado. As an adult, she decided to get a job in a national park. Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection?

Love for

What is an antonym?

300

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff. 

A. gracefully   B. lazily  C. dangerously   D. hopefully

C. dangerously

300

What causes plants to grow more quickly in spring? 

A. More oxygen in the air, B. Increased rainfall only, C. Longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures.

C. Longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures.

400

The best way to describe Brianna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

Someone that works hard and is driven to succeed. 

400

I believe that it would be better if people were given incentives for them to work harder, for example, earning Falcon Funds for helping out a classmate. Using context clues, what does incentive mean?

Motivation/a reason to do something

400

I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.  Using context clues what does loathe mean?

 

Hate/Dislike

What is an antonym?

400

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

A. silent   B. serious     C. bright     D. presidential

B. serious

400

Which tree is famous for producing sap used to make maple syrup in spring? 

A. Oak, B. Sugar Maple, C. Pine

B. Sugar Maple

500

He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.  Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

Likely to fall apart. 

500

Timothy was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?

A place where clothes are sold

500

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

Many/a lot

What is the antonym?

500

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

A. rustic     B. small    C. painted    D. charming

D. charming

500

Which of these animals is most likely to hibernate during winter and wake in spring? 

A. Bear, B. Deer, C. Rabbit

A. Bear

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