Context clues
In a schomstof tone, the police officer asked the grieving family, there any I can do to help?"
a.compassionate, caring
b. skeptical, doubtful
c. concerned
d.familiar, comfortable
a.compassionate, caring
Her kitchen is a mess because she’s been cooked since morning.
cooked
Paul ......(ruin) his shirt if he climbs that tree.
will ruin
Phil decided to be klonksle and call ahead for reservations. The last time he went on vacation, he felt really stupid for not making better plans.
a.organized
b.compassionate, caring
c detected, sensed.
d.humble, boastful
a. organized
Drinking is the number one prevent cause of death in our country.
prevent
if you.....(put) your keys in your pocket, you wouldn't have lost them.
had put
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
In my opinion, teenagers are more easy to live with than young children.
easier
She will be here at eight unless she ....(lose)her way.
loses
Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field.
A. craziest
B. least informed
C. The first or main one
D. loudest
C. The first or main one
My brother, who was originally interested in mathematics, later became a linguistic.
linguistic
If I......(have) to work such long hours, I wouldn't be so tired.
didn't have
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate
c. speaking or writing harshly about
I’ve lived here for ten years now so I’m used to drive in this crowded city.
driving
Had I heard any news, I.......(tell) you immediately.
would have told