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Read Between the Lines
Read Between the Lines
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Context Clues: use context clues to define the bold word in each sentence.
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1
Lola prefers the
camaraderie
of her colleagues as opposed to being alone.
quietness
pets
single
company
2
Other teachers want to know our teacher's opinion; she is the
foremost
expert in her field.
craziest
the first, or main one
loudest
least informed
3
I wanted to trace my family's
genealogy
.
sister
crime record
eating habits
backgroud
4
Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is
plausible
.
crazy
hard to understand
a lie
believable
5
Never give up; always
persevere
!
keep trying
drink
shut down
run faster
6
I found her story
heart wrenching
; I cried for hours.
somber
confusing
haunting
tense
7
If you are disobedient, I will have to take
punitive
action.
joyful
disciplinary
my pen
educational
8
Sasha has an
inferiority
complex; she has no confidence in herself.
egotistical
low in status or quality
beautiful
thought highly of
9
The dizzy spell was
transient
, and she soon felt normal.
old
lasted forever
normal
didn't last long
10
Which of the following is an opinion?
Art class is easy
Lincoln was the 16th president
Dogs have fur
The Beatles were a band in the 60's
11
She believes that some crimes are so
heinous
that the criminals should be shown no mercy.
terrible
unimportant
guilty
accidental
12
His plan made him a lot of money; he was rewarded for his
sagacity
.
shoe size
good looks
intelligence
mistakes
13
I love taking long walks in the morning; it's an
invigorating
experience.
hated
refreshing
tiring
awful
14
This medicine will
inhibit
the infection's attempt to spread.
itch or burn
live in a certain place
block or slow down
help something
15
Choose the word that is a preposition.
beautiful
dog
under
jumping
16
Which of the following literary works was written by William Shakespeare?
Night
The Outsiders
Harrison Bergeron
Hamlet
17
The building is so old and
dilapidated
that no one will rent it.
modern
run down
tall
beautiful
18
You should try to
garner
, or gather, support for your cause.
money
throw away
steal
collect
19
The change did not occur over night; on the contrary, it was
progressive
.
impossible
slow
fast
car insurance
20
Owls are
nocturnal
; they fly around and look for food at night.
active at night
sleeps at night
drugged
active during the day
21
Our trip was a
leisurely
one. We took our time.
exciting
terrible
relaxing
rushed
22
If you knew the
gravity
of the situation, you wouldn't be laughing.
science
a force that draws objects together
humorousness
seriousness
23
Wherever he goes, the
esteemed
Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
angry
greatly admired
very old
held over boiling water
24
You're overweight because you eat too much and exercise
infrequently
.
not often
sadly
in a clown suit
a lot
25
She thought the worthless
replica
was a valuable work of art.
copy
gold
worthless
dishonesty
26
The changes in the program were
significant
, essential, and important.
difficult
wrong
important
minimal
27
She often overlooked issues, but his mistake was so
egregious
she had to take action.
awful
angry
happy
admirable
28
Christmas is a time when dad
reverts
to his childhood; he really loves Santa.
goes back
stands up
hates
peeks at presents
29
Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until the invention of the
cotton gin
.
clothing
alcohol
a machine
a book
30
If you don't
curtail
your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
follow
increase
expensive
reduce
31
Despite her lack of experience, Destiny handled the difficult project
commendably
.
inexperienced
admirably
playfully
immaturely
32
Lakeland High School students are
superb
.
awesome
wonderful
outstanding
fantastic
33
Speaking rudely to the judges was
rash
behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
with little thought or consideration
hiding a piece of cheese
an itchy skin condition
funny
