Context Clues - Select the correct word to complete the sentence.
The amount of preparation students do will _____________ their results.
A. expect
B. affect
C. effect
D. infect
B. affect
Baton Rouge is the __________ of Louisiana, not New Orleans.
a. capitol
b. capitel
c. capitil
d. capital
d. capital
After Lydia won the scholarship, she felt like her schoolwork was under a microscope.
a. increasingly difficult
b. being closely examined
c. being copied by others
d. focused on smaller topics
b. being closely examined.
Rosy was really rude to her parents. It's not smart to bite the hand that feeds you.
a. turn on someone who supports youb. refuse to eat food you are given
c. hurt someone that loves you.
d. disobey your parents or supervisor.
a. turn on someone who supports you.
Brandon's persistence helped him earn a place on the track team.
a. determination
b. athleticism
c. weakness
d. passion
a. determination
The new, student chairs have reinforced __________ legs.
a. stole
b. stale
c. steal
d. steel
D. Steel
The doctor told me not to _____________ things until my leg heals.
a. overdo
b. overdue
c. overduo
d. overdone
a. overdo
When Cade's mom caught him lying, he was suddenly tongue-tied.
a. had a dry mouth
b. talkative
c. unable to speak
d. breathless
c. unable to speak
a. one's eyes are dry and itchy
b. one takes more food than one can eat.
c. one gets a stomachache from the food.
d. one spends too much money
b. one takes more food than one can eat.
My grandpa bought a portable television so he could watch the race at the campsite.
a. wireless
b. outdoor
c. small
d. movable
After my beach towel dropped into the pool, I had to __________ it out.
a. ring
b. wring
c. rang
d. wing
B. wring
New regulations will ________________ the amount of pollution caused by large trucks.
a. lessin
b. lesson
c. lessen
d. lessan
c. lessen
After Ryder repeatedly asked what time it was, hid dad told him, "A watched pot never boils."
a. a pot heats faster when its alone
b. one shouldn't ask repeatedly
c. time feels slower when one is waiting.
d. cooking takes a long time.
c. time feels slower when one is waiting.
My parents see eye to eye on my punishment - I will never be ungrounded.
a. to be very strict
b. to be the same height
c. to have a different opinion
d. to agree completely
d. to agree completely
The huge commotion in Mrs. Love's room was all caused by a mouse.
a. smell
b. uproar
c. damage
d. stunt
b. uproar
Joseph has finished all of his homework, _____________ his essay.
a. except
b. receipt
c. accept
d. intercept
A. except
One of our nation's founding _______________ is that all people are born with basic rights.
a. principels
b. principles
c. principales
d. principals
b. principles
After mom moaned about being hungry, dad said, "Good things come to those who wait."
a. patience is often rewarded
b. good food takes time to cook
c. one should work on being patient
d. waiting is difficult but important
a. patience is often rewarded.
If I lie about my grades, I'll be in even more trouble! Honesty is the best policy.
a. it's always best to tell the truth
b. trouble happens when you lie
c. one should always do one's best
d. it's against the law to be dishonest.
a. it's always best to tell the truth.
Jasmine did a science experiment to learn which paper towel was the most absorbent.
a. tough
b. waterproof
c. sponge-like
d. thick
c. sponge-like
"You are not allowed to _________ candy bars at school," exclaimed Ms. Saab.
a. petal
b. pedal
c. peddle
d. paddle
c. peddle
At the airshow, they had vintage planes on display in ___________ and on the tarmac.
a. hangers
b. hangors
c. hangirs
d. hangars
d. hangars
My brother's car has had problems ever since he bought it. It's a real lemon!
a. a citrus fruit
b. a success
c. an expense
d. a dud
d. a dud
I tried out for the team, but didn't make it. Oh well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
a. one grows by exploring new things
b. one won't succeed by taking chances
c. one has to take risks to achieve things
d. one gains knowledge by taking risks.
c. one has to take risks to achieve things.
a. healthy
b. practical
c. knowledgeable
d. foolish
b. practical