Deck 5: While You Read, Define Words in Context

Question 1

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
It was hard to believe that Jason was adopted.He had many of the same physical attributes as his parents.For example, both he and his parents had blue eyes and were all fair skinned.

A)Example
B)Synonym
C)Antonym
D)Logic

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The author provides hints to the reader about the meaning of words.These hints are called ___.

A)Antonyms
B)Synonyms
C)Context Clues
D)Root words

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
As used in the sentence, the word disdain most nearly means
_____________________________.

Answer 3

dislike

Question 4

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
In class Felicia seemed to show disdain for the instructor and subject.However, in reality she felt a love for the subject.She only argued with the instructor because she was so passionate.

A)Example
B)Synonym
C)Antonym
D)Logic

Question 5

When a reader uses prior knowledge and inference to determine the meaning a word, it is a(n) ____ context clue.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 6

Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word.
Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word. The unprecedented, never-before seen medical procedure drew doctors from around the world.
The procedure incorporated new techniques and instruments that other surgical facilities had not
Tried.

A)Routine
B)Customary
C)Unusual
D)Unique

Question 7

A word that means the same as another word is called a(n) ____.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 8

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
As used in the sentence, the word attributes most nearly means
_____________________________.

Question 9

When signal words such like and in other words are used, a reader is looking for a(n) ____.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 10

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
Luis contemplated his future with soccer.He knew that a professional career would be short lived, but it did offer his an opportunity many people would never have.He knew he was facing
A difficult decision.

A)Example
B)Synonym
C)Antonym
D)Logic

Question 11

When signal words such in contrast and however are used, a reader is looking for a(n) ____.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 12

These hints can be found in ______.

A)the actual sentence where the unknown word appears.
B)the sentence before the one in which the unknown word appears.
C)the sentence after the one in which the unknown word appears.
D)All of the above

Question 13

Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word.
Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word. Because the basketball game ended with such controversy, the principal did not want students or
Parents loitering in the parking lot.He feared the longer spectators remained, the more likely a
Fight would ensue.

A)linger
B)leave
C)depart
D)struggle

Question 14

Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word.
Laura's "conversations" are more like monologues.For example, the last time I talked with her, she spent half an hour describing her new apartment.I couldn't get in a single word.

A)brief statements
B)chats
C)dialogues
D)long speeches

Question 15

When signal words such as for instance and to illustrate are used, a reader is looking for a(n) ___.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 16

Context clues

A)occur before the first chapter in a textbook.
B)are found in the text that surrounds an unknown word.
C)are found in a dictionary or glossary.
D)provide the definition of the word in the page margin.

Question 17

Read the sentences below and decide what type of context clue is given for the bold word.
As used in the sentence, the word contemplated most nearly means
_____________________________.

Question 18

What are the four types of context clues?

A)Example, Antonym, Similar, Your context
B)Example, Antonym, Synonym, Pronunciation
C)Pronunciation, Antonym, Synonym, Your Logic
D)Example, Antonym, Synonym, Your Logic

Question 19

Use the context clues to determine the best definition for the bold word.
My grades seem to fluctuate in my math class.My test scores and homework grades are never consistent.

A)Constant
B)Progressing
C)Vary
D)Drop

Question 20

A word that means the opposite of another word is called a(n) ____.

A)Example
B)Antonym
C)Synonym
D)Your logic

Question 21

Choose from the words provided to fill in the blanks in the sentences.
________________________________________________________
Unaware ------ Curiosity ------ Rumors ------ Immediately ------ Sound
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-As we approached the house, an eerie 1________ could be heard.If we
had known the history of the home, we would have asked the realtor to
show us something different.We were 2_________ that is house had
been the scene of a brutal murder.The neighbors were all convinced the
house was haunted and these 3_________ had prevented the house from
selling for more than 5 years.

As we opened the front door, we were overtaken by a cool breeze.We
4_____________ realized someone or something was in the house.We
walked room to room as the sound grew louder.Our 5_________ kept
us moving.Our hands and knees began to shake as we approached the
final bedroom door.

Question 22

Choose from the words provided to fill in the blanks in the sentences.

$\begin{array}{|c|}\hline\text { Income \quad Unstable \quad Factors \quad Sociologist \quad Satisfaction }\\\hline\end{array}$


-Other 6____________ study what makes a marriage stable, and they
find that economic 7____________ influence whether a marriage will
continue or end in divorce.For instance, the lower the 8__________ of a
family, the more likely it is that the marriage will be 9___________.
Also, 10____________ generally increases for both partners when both
are working and making money.