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1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them. 

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• INFERENCE

• SYNONYM

• ANTONYM

Answer explanation

gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.

The word recluse in this sentence must mean

• CRIPPLE

• HERMIT

• PROFESSIONAL

Answer explanation

rec·luse

/ˈrekˌlo͞os,rəˈklo͞os/

a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

1.Mrs. Newton was suspicious when the boys offered to sweep her porch, but Mr. Newton was gullible enough to let them. 

What does gullible mean?

• trusting

• skeptical

• friendly

Answer explanation

gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Old Mrs. Jenkins is a recluse, even though her husband is quite outgoing.

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonym

• definition

• antonym

Answer explanation

rec·luse

/ˈrekˌlo͞os,rəˈklo͞os/

a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• examples

• definitions

• synonyms

When Detective Winnie arrived at the scene, everything was in disarray. Tables were overturned, chairs were splintered, and broken dishes and food were scattered everywhere.

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• dressed

• broken

• mess

Answer explanation

Disarray - a lack of order or sequence

For fifteen years I have trusted the same general manager. But it was after hours. Why were so many people here, eating, after hours? It’s like the place was open when it wasn’t.” “Maybe,” said Mr. Winnie. “And I guess no one even paid their check,” Mr. Sully went on, dismally.

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• inference

• example

• definition

Answer explanation

dis·mal·ly

/ˈdizməlē/

adverb

in a gloomy or depressed manner.

For fifteen years I have trusted the same general manager. But it was after hours. Why were so many people here, eating, after hours? It’s like the place was open when it wasn’t.” “Maybe,” said Mr. Winnie. “And I guess no one even paid their check,” Mr. Sully went on, dismally.

In this paragraph, the word dismally must mean

• cheerfully

• gloomily

• reluctantly

Answer explanation

dis·mal·ly

/ˈdizməlē/

adverb

in a gloomy or depressed manner.

Buster is Dee’s new puppy. He is also Dee’s new problem. Buster is very loving, but he isn’t so good at learning. When Dee calls the puppy, Buster comes bounding over the gate and through Dad’s garden. Dirt flies and plants get crushed. “He’s not supposed to jump over the fence!” yells Dad. Dee is thinking about taking Buster to dog school.

What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

• synonyms

• antonyms

• definition

Answer explanation

bound¹

/bound/

verb

To leap forward or upward; jump;

Buster is Dee’s new puppy. He is also Dee’s new problem. Buster is very loving, but he isn’t so good at learning. When Dee calls the puppy, Buster comes bounding over the gate and through Dad’s garden. Dirt flies and plants get crushed. “He’s not supposed to jump over the fence!” yells Dad. Dee is thinking about taking Buster to dog school.

In this paragraph, the word bounding must mean

• walking

• leaping

• crawling

Answer explanation

bound¹

/bound/

verb

To leap forward or upward; jump;