Context Clues
Anyone who can run a marathon must have stamina in order to finish the race but I could never do it because it is too hard.
(n.) Physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness, fatigue, or hardship; Endurance
Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word DISINTERESTED?
A. neutral; fair-minded; impartial; unbiased
Which of the following are ANTONYMS
for the word MAXIMUM?
B. minimum; least; littlest; smallest
The faces at the street crossings shine like a row of eggs on a pantry shelf.
SIMILE or METAPHOR
SIMILE
How many teams are in the NFL?
32
Although I was afraid of getting a black eye, I decided to confront the school bully.
(v.) To meet face to face in an argumentative or hostile way
Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word DEPICT?
E. sketch; draw; picture; portray
Which of the following are ANTONYMS
for the word CONSTRAIN?
A. free; liberate; loosen; release
He overwhelmed the boxer with avalanches of punches.
SIMILE or METAPHOR
METAPHOR
In the UK they play a different kind of "football." What do we call the UK version of football in the US?
Soccer
I tried to mimic the sound of a cow in an attempt to teach the children what a cow sounds like.
(n.) One who imitates; (v.) To imitate the speech or actions of
Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word ADVERSE?
C. difficult; trying; unfavorable; negative
Which of the following are ANTONYMS
for the word CONFRONT?
A. avoid; dodge; elude; evade
The musicians spun great webs of sound.
SIMILE or METAPHOR
METAPHOR
What team was originally named the New York Titans?
a. Tennessee Titans
b. New York Giants
c. Kansas City Chiefs
d. New York Jets
d. New York Jets
Our vacation to the tropical beach resort was very serene until the hurricane came.
(adj.) Calm, peaceful, and untroubled
Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word MIMIC?
A. copycat; impersonate; parrot; imitate
Which of the following are ANTONYMS
for the word STAMINA?
E. weakness; fleetingness; end
A hundred miles of landscape spread before me like a fan.
SIMILE or METAPHOR
SIMILE
What wide receiver caused a sensation his rookie season with a one-handed catch?
a. Odell Beckham Jr.
b. Antonio Brown
c. Randy Moss
d. Jerry Rice
a. Odell Beckham Jr.
I knew the cheerleaders were trying to manipulate me into being their mascot but I had no intention in wearing a chicken head and clucking to the fans.
(v.) To maneuver something with skill; To influence or control someone else
Which of the following are SYNONYMS
for the word ARID?
E. waterless; dry; parched
Which of the following are ANTONYMS
for the word ARID?
D. wet; soggy; damp; soaked
The fountain tossed its water, up and up, like silver marbles.
SIMILE or METAPHOR
SIMILE
Which NFL team features a helmet logo on only one side of their helmet?
a. Steelers
b. Dolphins
c. Patriots
d. Cowboys
a. Steelers