Contextual Clues 1
Rudy was always late in everything that he did: his homework, his praying, even when he was going to meet his friends to play. His mother said that he procrastinated too much, as he always waited until the day before a test to study or doing his homework twenty minutes before it was due.
Given the context, what do you think the word "procrastinated" means?
a) play
b) study
c) to put off something
d) to work too fast
c) to put off something
The bell pepper or paprika as it is known in Indonesia is an anomaly, for it is the only pepper or chili in existence with no spicy flavor at all. This makes it rather popular with children along with it's super shiny, orange, yellow, red, green and its almost seemingly plastic, artificial appearance. Perhaps it evolved this way so that children might be willing to give vegetable a chance.
An "anomaly" must be
a) chili
b) vegetable
c) something that is different from what is normal
d) something better than everything else
c) something that is different from what is normal
Carlos had a penchant for green. He had a green backpack, he loved the Incredible Hulk and he made a point of watering the grass in his yard to keep it a dark shade of green. When it was time to propose to his fiance, he spent $2,000,000 Rupiah for a ring with a large emerald. She was impressed but a little shy due to how ostentatious it was, not matching with her simple cotton dress.
"Penchant" probably means
a) collection
b) a handbag for objects of one colour
c) a pen which can chant about your favorite objects
d) a strong, habitual liking for something
d) a strong, habitual liking for something
This lockdown has really gotten to me. I'm so sick of this sedentary lifestyle for I can't even remember what it was like to run around outside. Nowadays, it is just sleep, playing video games and watching videos. My eyesight has been compromised in the last year as I cannot see up close anymore. At least school is starting again. I feel intuitively that it will be a better year than 2020.
"Sedentary" most likely means
a) related to sediments found in rocks
b) to spend much time sitting; inactive
c) to always play video games
d) to take part in sports
b) to spend much time sitting; inactive
On Friday nights, Grandpa always takes us to the movies. I love it because he is indifferent to my brother and me making noise publicly and even joins in the fun. Perhaps he is too old to care what people think. He has plenty of money but always wears pants with holes and could definitely use some grooming given the length of his hair. Grandma passed years ago and that may explain his slovenly appearance.
"Indifferent" probably means
a) to be different
b) to be enthusiastic
c) to be annoyed by something
d) to not care
d) to not care
Someday, I will be president of Indonesia. I am smart, hard-working and I love a great challenge. Of course this means I will have to neglect my other hobbies, for running for president will be a full commitment leaving no time for anything else in life.
"Neglect" in this context means
a) destroy
b) fail to care for
c) enjoy
d) to remember
b) fail to care for
The bell pepper or paprika as it is known in Indonesia is an anomaly, for it is the only pepper or chili in existence with no spicy flavor at all. This makes it rather popular with children along with it's super shiny, orange, yellow, red, green and its almost seemingly plastic, artificial appearance. Perhaps it evolved this way so that children might be willing to give vegetable a chance.
"Artificial" means
a)artistic looking
b) shiny
c) extra bright
d) not natural
d) not natural
Carlos had a penchant for green. He had a green backpack, he loved the Incredible Hulk and he made a point of watering the grass in his yard to keep it a dark shade of green. When it was time to propose to his fiance, he spent $2,000,000 Rupiah for a ring with a large emerald. She was impressed but a little shy due to how ostentatious it was, not matching with her simple cotton dress.
"Fiance" is probably
a) a person who works in finance
b) a man who wants to get married
c) someone who is planning to marry a specific person
d) A great boyfriend/ girlfriend who has no plans to marry
c) someone who is planning to marry a specific person
This lockdown has really gotten to me. I'm so sick of this sedentary lifestyle for I can't even remember what it was like to run around outside. Nowadays, it is just sleep, playing video games and watching videos. My eyesight has been compromised in the last year as I cannot see up close anymore. At least school is starting again. I feel intuitively that it will be a better year than 2020.
"Compromised" in this context means
a) to finally agree on something
b) to function less effectively
c) farsighted
d) visual
b) to function less effectively
On Friday nights, Grandpa always takes us to the movies. I love it because he is indifferent to my brother and me making noise publicly and even joins in the fun. Perhaps he is too old to care what people think. He has plenty of money but always wears pants with holes and could definitely use some grooming given the length of his hair. Grandma passed years ago and that may explain his slovenly appearance.
"Grooming" most likely means
a) he needs to get married again
b) he needs a tender, loving wife
c) things you do to make your appearance neat
d) hair tonic
c) things you do to make your appearance neat
Cheryl was always chosen last on the basketball team. She was not sure why this always happened, as she was one of tallest girls on the team. When she told her father, he assumed she was too passive a player and needed to be more aggressive in order to score more shots. It made her resent the sport altogether.
"assumed" most likely means
a) to know for certain
b) to observe
c) to believe something to be true without proof
d) to know something to be true because of proof
c) to believe something to be true without proof
The bell pepper or paprika as it is known in Indonesia is an anomaly, for it is the only pepper or chili in existence with no spicy flavor at all. This makes it rather popular with children along with it's super shiny, orange, yellow, red, green and its almost seemingly plastic, artificial appearance. Perhaps it evolved this way so that children might be willing to give vegetables a chance.
"Evolved" in this context means
a) to change and/or develop
b) was created
c) to be loved
d) to be rich in color
a) to change and develop
Carlos had a penchant for green. He had a green backpack, he loved the Incredible Hulk and he made a point of watering the grass in his yard to keep it a dark shade of green. When it was time to propose to his fiance, he spent $2,000,000 Rupiah for a ring with a large emerald. She was impressed but a little shy due to how ostentatious it was, not matching with her simple cotton dress.
"Ostentatious" most likely means which of the following
a) It originates from Austen, Texas
b) to be made of silk
c) made to attract attention
d) dull in colour
c) made to attract attention
This lockdown has really gotten to me. I'm so sick of this sedentary lifestyle for I can't even remember what it was like to run around outside. Nowadays, it is just sleep, playing video games and watching videos. My eyesight has been compromised in the last year as I cannot see up close anymore. At least school is starting again. I feel intuitively that it will be a better year than 2020 now that people are getting vaccinated.
"Intuitively" most likely means
a) strongly
b) nervously
c) instinctively
d) not caring
c) instinctively
On Friday nights, Grandpa always takes us to the movies. I love it because he is indifferent to my brother and me making noise publicly and even joins in the fun. Perhaps he is too old to care what people think. He has plenty of money to buy expensive cigars, but always wears pants with holes and could definitely use some grooming given the length of his hair. Grandma passed years ago and that may explain his slovenly appearance.
In this context, "passed" most likely means
a) to leave permanently
b) to pass through town
c) to die (pass away)
d) to go insane
c) to die (pass away)
Cheryl was always chosen last on the basketball team. She was not sure why this always happened, as she was one of tallest girls on the team. When she told her father, he assumed she was too passive a player and needed to be more aggressive in order to score more shots. It made her resent the sport altogether.
"Passive" is closest in meaning to
a) being inactive to the action happening around you
b) poor in ability
c) wants to pass a ball too much
d) passionate about what is happening in a game
a) being inactive to the action happening around you
Was there ever a more stimulating object than a deck of cards. It's portable, simple and the number of games and tricks which can be utilized with a deck is incalculable. Why you can even play "Solitaire" when solitary, meaning it is possible to exist alone happily without a phone or gadget.
"Stimulating" most likely means
a) addictive
b) complex
c) arousing interest and/ or enthusiasm
d) popular with gaming enthusiasts
arousing interest and/ or enthusiasm
Marion found a job after school grooming and washing dogs. She had always felt partial to cats as far as pets went, but she soon learned to appreciate the lightheartedness of a dog and soon wondered if they were more worthy of love than a cat. She could not imagine working at an animal hospital, where cats and dogs were put down on a daily basis.
"Partial" in this context most likely means
a) favoring one more than the other
b) existing only in part
c) irritated
d) to love only a certain amount
a) favoring one more than the other
Bertha laid in her bed as she heard a voice calling her from down the stairs, "Bertha, I'm coming. I'm coming to get you." Was this a dream or her greatest fear realized. She squeezed her doll excessively, for the doll was starting to come undone, and submerged her head under her pillow. The voice was getting louder, "I'm at the top step Bertha." Bertha swam under the blanket to where it was secured tightly and snug under the mattress. Here, she felt safe but ultimately had to come up for air. The voice was gone. Perhaps it was a dream.
"Excessively" means
a) more than necessary
b) lovingly
c) nervously
d) angrily
a) more than necessary
On Friday nights, Grandpa always takes us to the movies. I love it because he is indifferent to my brother and me making noise publicly and even joins in the fun. Perhaps he is too old to care what people think. He has plenty of money but always wears pants with holes and could definitely use some grooming given the length of his hair. Grandma passed years ago and that may explain his slovenly appearance.
"Slovenly" could only mean
a) cool and trendy
b) casual
c) outdated
d) untidy and dirty
d) untidy and dirty
Cheryl was always chosen last on the basketball team. She was not sure why this always happened, as she was one of tallest girls on the team. When she told her father, he assumed she was too passive a player and needed to be more aggressive in order to score more shots. It made her resent the sport altogether.
"Resent" most likely means
a) love
b) to not care
c) to feel bitterness towards something or someone
d) to want to do something at a later date
c) to feel bitterness towards something or someone.
Was there ever a more stimulating object than a deck of cards. It's portable, simple and the number of games and tricks which can be utilized with a deck is incalculable. Why you can even play "Solitaire" when solitary, meaning it is possible to exist alone happily without a phone or gadget.
"Incalculable" means which of the following
a) incapable
b) a finite number of something
c) too great a number to be calculated
d) games can be improved with a calculator
c) too great to be calculated
Marion found a job after school grooming and washing dogs. She had always felt partial to cats as far as pets went, but she soon learned to appreciate the lightheartedness of a dog and soon wondered if they were more worthy of love than a cat. She could not imagine working at an animal hospital, where cats and dogs were put down on a daily basis.
In the context above, "put down" most likely means
a) to physically put an object down from something
b) to kill
c) to insult
d) to make feel guilty
b) to kill
Bertha laid in her bed as she heard a voice calling her from down the stairs, "Bertha, I'm coming. I'm coming to get you." Was this a dream or her greatest fear realized. She squeezed her doll excessively, for the doll was starting to come undone, and submerged her head under her pillow. The voice was getting louder, "I'm at the top step Bertha." Bertha swam under the blanket to where it was secured tightly and snug under the mattress. Here, she felt safe but ultimately had to come up for air. The voice was gone. Perhaps it was a dream.
"Submerged" in this context is a word that probably means
a) to go underwater
b) to bury beneath
c) to push
d) to drown
b) to bury beneath
They say that it is not important whether you win or lose but how you play the game....but is this really true? In life, parents will say that as long as you do your best, they will be proud. Then why do they always look so ecstatic when you do bring home a trophy? Surely they prefer a winner. If no one cared about winning, then what fun would it be to play a game? Is it possible for us all to be winners? If everyone won, then it wouldn't feel special anymore. We need to lose so that we can appreciate the winning.
"Ecstatic" most likely means
a) dramatic
b) extremely happy
c) full of static electricity
d) hyperactive
b) extremely happy