Context Clues
We need to train the new workers to do the job.
Which answer shows train used in the same way as above?
a.The train will arrive at exactly seven o’clock.
b.The bride’s dress had a long and beautiful train.
c.I lost my train of thought for a moment.
d.I have to train the students to use the computer.
d.I have to train the students to use the computer.
Choose the synonym
She was accurate in her measurements.
a.Large
b.Precise
c.Helpful
d.General
b.Precise
Choose the antonym
Tom easily learned the basic ideas of the game.
a.Simple
b.Complicated
c.Big
d.Creative
b.Complicated
The er in speaker the same as the or in---
a.Door
b.Creator
c.For
b.Creator
In which word does un mean not?
a.Understand
b.Underneath
c.Unicorn
d.Unable
d.Unable
Walter is an energetic person who
swims and runs each day.
Energetic means-
a.bold
b.active
c.happy
d.kind
b.active
Choose the synonym
The light enables me to see better.
a.Follows
b.Imitates
c.Allows
d.Reminds
c.Allows
Choose the antonym
The Air Force continues to defend our country.
a.Help
b.Question
c.Free
d.Harm
d.Harm
Which of this means
“one who directs”
a.Director
b.Directing
c.Direction
a.Director
Four meanings are given for the phrase in each sentence. Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning of the phrase.
The weather is atrocious. The heavy rain and strong winds might damage our house.
A.awful
B.odd
C.seasonal
D.cold
A.awful
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word.
The compact car could not hold five passengers. Compact means—
a.Foreign
b.Broken
c.Old
d.Small
d.Small
Choose the synonym
Everyone ignored the teacher's plea for silence.
a.Screech
b.Request
c.Moan
d.Action
b.Request
Choose the antonym -Complete misery
a.Happiness
b.Sadness
c.Freedom
d.boredom
a.Happiness
Which of these means
“full of space”
a.Spacer
b.Spacing
c.Spacious
c.Spacious
Four meanings are given for the word in each sentence. Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning of the word.
Everyone in his family has long legs. He will acquire that trait as he gets older.
A.forget
B.lose
C.remember
D.gain
D.gain
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word.
The modest winner did not want to accept the award. Modest means—
a.Shy
b.Little
c.Sleepy
d.Pretty
a.Shy
Choose the synonym for the word.
I enjoy the tranquil setting of the library. I go there when my house gets too noisy.
A.quiet
B.boring
C.loud
D.lonely
A.quiet
Choose the antonym
Seldom done
a.Once
b.Always
c.Never
d.Often
d.Often
In which word does pre mean before?
a.Prepare
b.President
c.Preheat
c.Preheat
Four meanings are given for the word in each sentence. Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning of the word.
Uncle Sol's illness has left him in a feeble condition.
A.strong
B.frail
C.healthy
D.powerful
B.frail
They talked a long time and finally settled the matter.
Which answer shows matter used in the same way as above?
a.This matter has been on my mind for a long time.
b.It does not matter where you sit, because all of
the seats are good.
c. There was some red matter on the rock, but we
didn’t know what it was.
d.The salesman gave Louis some printed matter
to read.
a.This matter has been on my mind for a long time.
Choose the synonym for the word.
The aggressive customer would not leave until they let him return the shoes he bought last year.
A.forgetful
B.uncomfortable
C.forceful
D.well-informed
C.forceful
Choose the antonym
A typical American lunch includes a sandwich or soup.
a.Usual
b.Unusual
c.Tired
d.Meaningless
b.Unusual
In which word does co mean together?
a.Cook
b.Comment
c.Cooperate
c.Cooperate
Choose the correct meaning for the word as it is used in the sentence.
The lethargic students were difficult to motivate.
A.drowsy
B.energetic
C.lively
D.animated
A.drowsy