Find the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.
1. The crisis is worsening daily; that is, this time of terrible difficulty is just beginning.
The meaning of crisis is the time of difficulty
The clue is that is
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Find the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.
1. The crisis is worsening daily; that is, this time of terrible difficulty is just beginning.
The meaning of crisis is the time of difficulty
The clue is that is
True
False
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
2. Agencies analyzed the market for a product, selected the proper media (newspaper, magazines) in which to advertise, and wrote and designed advertisements.
The meaning of proper media is newspaper, magazines.
The clue is an example of media
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
3. Energy comes from burning fuel-the food we eat-by means of the oxygen we breathe in.
The meaning of fuel is the food we eat.
The clue is punctuation - .....-
True
False
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
4. Triplex, a type of fragile wood, which can easily be damaged, is quite useful for handicrafts.
The meaning of fragile is 'can easily be damaged'
The clue is punctuation ( , ... , )
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The president has the highest authority or the power to execute order in the state.
5. The meaning of authority is the power to execute order in the state.
The clue is or
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
6. The men walked hundreds of miles in search of rumors-information about smallpox cases.
The meaning of rumors is information
The clue is punctuation ( - )
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
7. Scapegoat, a type of defense mechanism, is often used in political activities.
The meaning of Scapegoat is a type of defense mechanism
The clue is punctuation ( , ... ,)
True
False
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