Context Clue

Question 1

Which type of context clue will help you determine the meaning of the underlined word below?

Accepted Answer

cause and effect

Question 2

The ambiguity of Joe's directions made it almost impossible to find his house.

Accepted Answer

lack of clarity

Question 3

He committed the most egregious or awful crime imaginable.

Accepted Answer

terrible or shockingly bad

Question 4

Ron hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.

Accepted Answer

entirely lacking

Question 5

Which type of context clue will help you determine the meaning of the bolded word below?

Accepted Answer

antonym

Question 6

Dan is parsimonious and stingy, and will never give money to your charity.

Accepted Answer

unwilling to spend money or use resources

Question 7

Select context clue that will best help someone understand the meaning of the underlined word.

Accepted Answer

they were cautious about strangers who entered their country

Question 8

The putrid smell made me feel like my nose hairs were going to burn.

Accepted Answer

bad or rotten

Question 9

Select context clue that will best help someone understand the meaning of the underlined word.

Accepted Answer

he had been doomed from the beginning

Question 10

Select context clue that will best help someone understand the meaning of the underlined word.

Accepted Answer

good references and many years of experience

Question 11

The bearded man was sweating as he crawled through the torrid desert.

Accepted Answer

very hot

Question 12

Paying attention in class and doing your homework are integral to becoming successful.

Accepted Answer

necessary

Question 13

Select context clue that will best help someone understand the meaning of the underlined word.

Accepted Answer

fell for 40 days and nights

Question 14

While Ben is quite garrulous, his sister almost never talks.

Accepted Answer

excessively talkative

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