Context Clues

"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games." Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?

• To spend much time seated.

• To spend time using minimal brain function.

• To engage in criminal activity.

• To engage in physical activity.

Buksa cocked his head and furrowed his brow, listening. Which of the following correctly identifies the word FURROWED?

• smacked

• wrinkled

• pushed

• minor

The plant seed was thirsty so I gave it lopapolop. Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "lopapolop" means in this sentence?

• food

• toy

• water

• soil

When there is no dictionary available, the definition of a word can be guessed by looking for .

• context clues

• contest rules

• metaphors

• parts of speech

In a stagnant housing market, few people buy homes. In the above sentence, the word STAGNANT means:

• not impressionable

• very popular

• not active

• very busy

Sometimes your conscience COMPELS you to do something even when everyone else is telling you do something different. COMPELS means....

• Discourages

• Forces

• Ignores

• Wants

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a 3,200-year-old account of the mythological hero-king Gilgamesh's exploits. It is one of the oldest works of literature in the world. The first modern translation of Gilgamesh's impressive adventures was made in the 1880s by George Smith. In this passage, what does the word EXPLOITS mean?

• extraordinary deeds

• to take advantage of

• abusive undertakings

• English translation

In his book, the author lists events in chronological order or the correct time order. The author made sure to explain the events in detail so the reader could understand his personal adventures. CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER means....

• order of importance

• order of time

• order of detail

• order of emotion

Dad has left some hamburger in the fridge. I take it out and find a can of tomatoes in the cupboard. Mom used to make chili all the time, but I can't remember what she did. I'll have to improvise. What word best describes what the word "improvise" means?

• improve on something

• sing a song about it

• produce or make from whatever is available

What does the word VEXED mean in the sentence below?And this I did for seven long nights—every night just at midnight—but I found the eye always closed; and so it was impossible to do the work; for it was not the old man who VEXED me, but his Evil Eye.

• bothered me

• made me happy

• made me smile

• made me excited