Context Clues 1
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
Most people feared the king because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.
A. extreme
B. nice
C. rude
D. judgmental
A. extreme
Most of the class were in an argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play on his Xbox.
A. happy
B. unconcerned
C. frequent
D. angry
B. unconcerned
A Look at Lions
Lions live together in social groups called prides. Most of the lions in a pride are females and their cubs. The lionesses share the work of hunting and raising the cubs. By hunting in a pack, lions can take down animals far larger than themselves. Much of the food killed by a pride is taken by the males. In return, they provide protection from other males. A pride has a well-defined territory, which is marked by males. When lions in a pride meet, they greet one another by grooming each other. It's endearing to watch them.
The main idea of this paragraph is
A. males eat most of a pride's food
B. lions hunt together in a pack
C. lions live in groups called prides
D. lionesses share the work of a pride
C. lions live in groups called prides
Read the selection. The choose the best answer to each question.
Matsuo Basho lived in the 1600s and was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets. A haiku is a short, unrhymed poem with one stanza of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. This poem tells about having no food left to eat at the end of winter.
For this lovely bowl
let us arrange these flowers
since there is no rice.
The mood of this poem can be described as -
A. sad
B. angry
C. laughing
D. optimistic
D. optimistic
25 Narrator: I reckon you're wondering what happened with Old Man and his Wife. I think they'll be mighty fine. Do you remember that city slicker who bought the boots? Well, it just so happened that he was the richest cowboy west of the Mississippi. He hired the boot maker to stitch up some boots for each member of his posse as well as every bull rider in the state of Wyoming. Yes siree, I believe the Old Man and his Wife will be sittin' pretty!
What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of Scene 5?
A. The city slicker struggles to afford new boots.
B. The city slicker purchases new boots because his old ones had holes in them.
C. The city slicker wants to learn how to make new boots.
D. The city slicker is pleased with his new boots.
D. The city slicker is pleased with his new boots.
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
After waiting for his call for two nights in a row, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided she would call him first.
A. cool
B. angry
C. not patient
D. laughing
C. not patient
Alice woke up feeling wretched. She was burning up and had a headache.
A. very bad
B. happy
C. independent
D. smug
A. very bad
A Look at Lions
Lions live together in social groups called prides. Most of the lions in a pride are females and their cubs. The lionesses share the work of hunting and raising the cubs. By hunting in a pack, lions can take down animals far larger than themselves. Much of the food killed by a pride is taken by the males. In return, they provide protection from other males. A pride has a well-defined territory, which is marked by males. When lions in a pride meet, they greet one another by grooming each other. It's endearing to watch them.
A supporting detail is
A. the males mark a pride's territory
B. cubs are helpless when they're born
C. the pride is a lion's family group
D. lions are solitary hunters
A. the males mark a pride's territory
Read the selection. The choose the best answer to each question.
Matsuo Basho lived in the 1600s and was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets. A haiku is a short, unrhymed poem with one stanza of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. This poem tells about having no food left to eat at the end of winter.
For this lovely bowl
let us arrange these flowers
since there is no rice.
What is the speaker doing in this poem?
A. trading a bowl for some flowers
B. asking his family to arrange flowers in a bowl
C. making rice cakes
D. putting away dishes
B. asking his family to arrange flowers in a bowl
23 Old Man: And such hard workers! They didn't even pause long enough to wet their whistles. Let's whip 'em up some new clothes and boots to show our appreciation for what they've done.
The author's use of figurative language in paragraph 23 of the play emphasizes that -
F. the cowboys lick their lips before whistling
G. the cowboys never learn how to whistle
H. the cowboys work best when listening to harmonica music
J. the cowboys do not stop working to get a drink
J. the cowboys do not stop working to get a drink
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The graduates marched down the aisles and filled in their seats in an orderly procession.
A. a video
B. moving in a group or line
C. party
D. parade
B. moving in a group or line
After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion.
A. tiny
B. balanced
C. large amount
D. pizza
C. large amount
Cycling Secrets
What's the secret of a winning cyclist? Skill, daring, and good preparation do make a difference, of course, but another answer is technology. Since bicycle races are often very close, riders need every advantage they can get. For instance, a racer might wear a suit designed so that is has no creases or wrinkles to affect airflow. Special racing shoes are covered with a seamless silver fabric for the same reason. Aerodynamic brakes and a bike frame made to cut through the air effectively are also part of a racer's equipment.
From this paragraph, you can conclude that
A. cyclists like to look good when racing
B. many riders wear the wrong kind of clothing
C. air resistance affects speed
D. some riders don't spend enough time training.
C. air resistance affects speed
Read the selection. The choose the best answer to each question.
Matsuo Basho lived in the 1600s and was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets. A haiku is a short, unrhymed poem with one stanza of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. This poem tells about having no food left to eat at the end of winter.
For this lovely bowl
let us arrange these flowers
since there is no rice.
The poet probably suggests arranging the flowers in the bowl because -
A. he wants to make a flower stew
B. he wants to cheer up his hungry family
C. he wants to help decorate for a party
D. all the vases are being used for rice
B. he wants to cheer up his hungry family
Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of "The Elves and the Shoemaker."
Although they were a hardworking couple, they were very poor.
Which phrase from "The Cowboys and the Boot Maker" has a similar meaning?
F. butter my biscuit
G. coming out of our ears
H. leaving behind a cloud of dust
J. scraping the bottom of the barrel
J. scraping the bottom of the barrel
John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added or subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" he thought.
A. thoughtful
B. angry
C. peaceful
D. confused
D. confused
We can still make it to the movie on time if we make haste!
A. time
B. hurry
C. slowness
D. a movie
B. hurry
Cycling Secrets
What's the secret of a winning cyclist? Skill, daring, and good preparation do make a difference, of course, but another answer is technology. Since bicycle races are often very close, riders need every advantage they can get. For instance, a racer might wear a suit designed so that is has no creases or wrinkles to affect airflow. Special racing shoes are covered with a seamless silver fabric for the same reason. Aerodynamic brakes and a bike frame made to cut through the air effectively are also part of a racer's equipment.
The main idea of this paragraph is
A. special racing shoes for cyclists
B. technological advantages for cyclists can be beneficial
C. bike races are often very close
D. skill and preparation count most
B. technological advantages for cyclists can be beneficial
Read the selection. The choose the best answer to each question.
Matsuo Basho lived in the 1600s and was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets. A haiku is a short, unrhymed poem with one stanza of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. This poem tells about having no food left to eat at the end of winter.
For this lovely bowl
let us arrange these flowers
since there is no rice.
What is the main message of the poem?
A. Be kind to others.
B. Try to look on the bright side.
C. Be true to yourself.
D. Never judge a book by its cover.
B. Try to look on the bright side.
16 Parker: Maybe he was somewhat mesmerized by the storm. Could it be that Mr. Hyde is actually the great magician Harry Houdini? Poof, and he is gone.
In paragraph 16, the word mesmerized means -
F. to absorb one's attention
G. to hypnotize a subject
H. to perform a dramatic tale
J. to see things more clearly
F. to absorb one's attention
Alice was not happy with the product's promise of gradual weight loss. She wanted to lose weight immediately.
A. instant
B. social
C. fast
D. slow
D. slow
Vinnie thought that the 5K run would be a breeze but after he got about a mile into it, he started to straggle behind the rest of the group.
A. lag or fall behind
B. gain
C. sprint
D. speed
A. lag or fall behind
Cycling Secrets
What's the secret of a winning cyclist? Skill, daring, and good preparation do make a difference, of course, but another answer is technology. Since bicycle races are often very close, riders need every advantage they can get. For instance, a racer might wear a suit designed so that is has no creases or wrinkles to affect airflow. Special racing shoes are covered with a seamless silver fabric for the same reason. Aerodynamic brakes and a bike frame made to cut through the air effectively are also part of a racer's equipment.
Which phrase best reflects the writer's point of view?
A. questioning about cycling technology
B. receptive to cycling technology
C. argumentative about cycling technology
B. receptive to cycling technology
Read the selection. The choose the best answer to each question.
Matsuo Basho lived in the 1600s and was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets. A haiku is a short, unrhymed poem with one stanza of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. This poem tells about having no food left to eat at the end of winter.
For this lovely bowl
let us arrange these flowers
since there is no rice.
The poet probably wrote this poem to -
A. capture and share a moment from his life with others
B. talk about how much he loves flowers
C. show how useful bowls are
D. make people want to arrange flowers
A. capture and share a moment from his life with others
Read these lines from Scene 3 of the drama.
Wife: Oh my stars! What a prosperous day! Folks most surely have seen these boots around town 'cause we have boot orders coming out of our ears.
What do these lines represent?
F. The reasons the boots look different.
G. The way in which the wife takes boot orders.
H. The change in the success of the Old Man and his Wife.
J. The purpose for showing generosity to the cowboys.
H. The change in the success of the Old Man and his Wife.