Context Clues

A new_______________ of programmes will be shown on satellite television.

• set

• series

• schedule

• episode

He has a habit of_______________ the difficulties of any task that's given to him.

• recalling

• stating

• repeating

• exaggerating

3. Careful drivers do not___________ the engines of their cars when they approach a corner.

• depress

• boost

• activate

• accelerate

The student took off his knapsack, his shoes and his shirt so that they would not__________________his efforts at climbing the coconut tree.

• prevent

• restrain

• avoid

• impede

The terrain in that part of the country was too rugged for the hikers to attempt to_______________ it at night time

• manage

• traverse

• ascend

• venture

From the top of the roof we could clearly see distinguish the rivers from the valleys.

• discover

• differentiate

• explore

The principal and staff conferred award to the most diligent student.

• refused

• bestowed

• postponed

That horse has not one semblance of a chance in winning the race.

• outward appearance

• pedigree

• rigid training

The workers rushed to the town to muster all able-bodied men to fight the fire.

• scatter

• examine

• gather

You will be late for school if you tarry too long looking at your personal appearance.

• dandy

• delay

• reflect