EOG ELA Review 3

Definitions

Greek Mythology Characters

Context Clues

Greek Mythology Allusions

Synonyms and Antonyms

100

Which word means “to repeat over and over again to achieve mastery”?

A. Accuracy

B. Variety

C. Attitude

D. Practice

100

I am the son of Peleus, but people best know me because of my heel. Who am I?

A. Aphrodite

B. Achilles

C. Charybdis
D. Medusa

B. Achilles

The common phrase "Achilles' heel" refers to a surprising weakness or vulnerability in an otherwise strong or powerful person, a vulnerability that eventually leads to a downfall.

His mother, Thetis, held her son by his left ankle while she dipped him in the River Styx, and the waters passed immortality on to Achilles, but only on those surfaces that contact the water. Unfortunately, since Thetis dipped only once and she had to hold onto the baby, that spot, Achilles' heel, remained mortal. At the end of his life, when the arrow of Paris (possibly guided by Apollo) pierces Achilles' ankle, Achilles is mortally wounded.

100

Isiah is a good student. He always completes his homework on time. Although he isn’t always first to turn in his work, he finishes it before most students.

Which word makes the BEST context clue for defining the word, “completes”?

A. Good
B. Homework
C. Although
D. Finishes

D. Finishes

100

What is a “Herculean Task”?

A.A task that is very difficult

B.A task from the past

C.A task that is impossible

D. A task that is required

A. A task that is very difficult

100

Which word is a synonym for “meadow”?

A. House

B. Street

C. Field

D. Oak

C. Field

200

Great quantities of something; abundant

Which word does this define?

A. Hardship

B. Blossom

C. Plentiful

D. Capable

C. Plentiful

200

I am the god of the underworld. Who am I?

A.Medusa

B.Hades

C. Zeus
D. Artemis

B. Hades

200

I refuse to disclose how much I paid for the dress. It is none of your business.

Using context clues, what does the word, “disclose” mean?

A.Reveal

B.Require

C.Request

D. Restore

A. Reveal

200

What lesson is taught with “Pandora’s box”?

A. To always wrap a present
B. To open a box if you find one
C. To take without permission
D. To leave well enough alone

D. To leave well enough alone

200

Which is a synonym for “mock”?

A. Tease

B. Help

C. Explain

D. Work

A.Tease

300

Which word means “the point of concentration”?

A. Resist

B. Flexible

C. Focus

D. Include

C. Focus

300

I am the god of the sea. Who am I?

A. Hades

B. Hermes

C. Apollo

D. Poseidon

300

Is it typical to wear white to a wedding if you are not the bride? I’m not sure.

Using context clues, what does the word, “typical” mean?

A. Formal
B. Colorful

C.Unusual

D. Common

300

If someone calls you an “Adonis” it means you are -

A. Rich
B. Intelligent
C. Handsome

D. Friendly

C. Handsome

300

Which is an antonym for “mistrust”?

A. Suspicious

B. Confidence
C. Noticeable
D. Swift

B.Confidence

(or trust)

400

To happen over and over again

Which word does this define?

A. Frantic

B. Frequent

C. Severe

D. Resist

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B. Frequent

400

I am the god of war. My sister, Eris, came into battle with me. Who am I?

A. Penelope
B. Athena

C. Ares

D. Demeter

C. Ares

400

Is the house vacant? I’m not sure, but I don’t think anyone lives there.

Based on the context clues in this sentence, what does “vacant” mean?

A.Expensive

B.Large

C. Empty
D. Small

C. Empty

400

What does it mean “to blow hot and cold”?

It means to frequently change your mind.

400

Tanya considered opening door, but it was locked and she had the wrong key.

Which is a synonym for “considered”?

A.Demonstrated

B. Pondered
C. Crafted
D. Descended

B. Pondered

500

Which word means “something made from raw materials by hand or by machine”?

A. Master

B. Tradition

C. Contribute

D. Manufacture

500

I am the god of fire. I made all the weapons for the gods of Olympus. Who am I?

A. Hercules

B. Arachne

C. Odysseus

D. Hephaestus

. D. Hephaestus

500

It was very noble of you to stick up for me when Bob put me down. I won’t forget it.

Based on the context clues in this sentence, what does “noble” mean?

A.Unusual

B. Shocking
C. Unique

D. Honorable

500

What does it mean to be at the “wrong end of a stick”?

A. To win a contest

B. To be able to fly on a broom stick
C. To think you are superior to others
D. To get something completely wrong

D. To get something completely wrong

500

Which word is an antonym for “distress”?

A. Concerned

B. Praise
C. Scold
D. Calm

D. Calm

“Distress” means anxious, so the opposite would be “calm”.