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Synonym
Antonym
General Sense
100
The context of a word is a. its meaning b. its opposite c. the words around it
What is c. the words around it
100
The students showed all the signs of "apathy" including scribbling instead of taking notes, constantly looking at the clock, and writing messages to one another. A. lack of interest B. attention C. curiosity D. surprise
What is A. lack of interest
100
It is not "appropriate" to wear cut-off jeans to most job interviews. Nor is it suitable to smoke during an interview.
What is "suitable".
100

College students often complain that a course is either overly "complex" or too simple. A. interesting B. dull C. difficult D. crowded

B. What is dull

100
Some people have a big "phobia" about heights. They can't look down from the top of a tall building without feeling as if they are about to fall. A. humorous situation B. fear C. pleasant experience D. determination
What is B. fear
200
Which type of context clue often follows signal words like "including", "such as" and "for instance"? a. Example b. Synonym c. Antonym
What is A. Example
200
Many healthy elderly people are "vigorous" enough to enjoy such activities as swimming, jogging, and biking. A. hard to learn B. childlike C. having energy D. relaxing
What is C. having energy
200
When people are angry at each other, a "frank" discussion can be helpful. An honest exchange of ideas can lead to understanding of the other person's point of view.
What is "honest".
200

Although Juan's efforts to get back together with Margarita were truly "earnest", she thought he was being dishonest. A. successful B. halfhearted C. amazing D. honest

B. What is halfhearted 

200
Tidal waves sometimes "accelerate" until they reach a speed of 450 miles an hour. A. slow down B. speed up C. bend D. destroy
What is B. speed up
300
In the sentence below, which type of context clue is provided for the word in quotations? Students often prefer a "lenient" teacher to a strict one, but they may learn more from the strict teacher. A. Example B. Synonym C. Antonym
What is C. Antonym
300
Some little children think they can "respond" to a question on the phone by nodding or shaking their heads. A. repeat B. leave C. answer D. avoid
What is C. answer.
300
The "ultimate" reward for working hard at school is earning a degree. Similarly, the greatest reward for working hard on the job is a big promotion.
What is "greatest".
300

The idea that certain people can communicate with the dead is an "illusion". The truth is that people who claim to be speaking with the dead are making up messages as they go along. A. stupidity B. false idea C. fun D. reality

What is D. reality

300
Certain foreign officials in this country have "immunity from" our laws; they can't be arrested even for murder. A. protection from B. punishment for C. fear of D. lack of respect for
What is A. protection from
400
Often, when textbook authors introduce a new word, they provide a definition and help make the meaning of the word clear by including one or more A. Examples B. Synonyms C. Antonyms
What is A. Examples
400
A coyote's "prey" includes squirrels, rabbits, and mice. A. friends B. victims C. replacement
What is B. victims
400
I can't "comprehend" how a computer works, but at least I understand how to use it.
What is "understand".
400

It is important to keep "alert" in class. If you are sleepy, you may miss a key point. A. notes B. quiet C. positive D. dull

What is D. dull

400
To "prolong" your life, you should consider getting married. Married people tend to live long than people who stay single. A. make shorter B. make longer C. make duller D. make more exciting
What is B. make longer
500
What are the four types of context clues?
What is synonym, antonym, examples, and general sense of the passage.
500
"Assets" such as good health, a loving family, and an enjoyable job make life rewarding. A. things of value B. rewards on the job C. helpful people
What is A. things of value.
500
A good prison "reforms" inmates. If it makes them better people, they are less likely to return to prison.
What is "makes them better people".
500

My plants did poorly in the living room, but in the sunny kitchen window, they have "thrived". A. needed more care B. grown weaker C. grown very well D. declined

What is D. declined

500
Many cities have decided to "initiate" a recycling program so that their old newspapers, bottles, and cans will be re-used instead of dumped. A. cancel B. apologize for C. start D. finish
What is C. start