Unit 3 vocab Context Clue Questions

The teacher decided to _______ extra time for the challenging math problems.

• allocate

• accumulate

• deplete

• disseminate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

What does amass mean in the following sentence? The collector was able to amass an impressive collection of rare stamps.

• distribute

• gather

• scatter

• diminish

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does audacious mean in the following sentence? The young explorer had an audacious plan to climb the highest mountain in a single day.

• cautious

• daring

• modest

• reserved

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does comply mean in the following sentence? The students were expected to comply with the school's dress code policy.

• agree

• resist

• dispute

• adhere

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does devoid mean in the following sentence? The old house was devoid of furniture, making it feel empty and lifeless.

• full

• lacking

• overflowing

• replete

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does elite mean in the following sentence? Only the elite athletes were invited to participate in the exclusive competition.

• average

• exceptional

• mediocre

• ordinary

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What does grapple mean in the following sentence? The wrestler tried to grapple with his opponent and gain control.

• avoid

• contend

• disengage

• disregard

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does incapacitate mean in the following sentence? The injury was severe enough to incapacitate the athlete and prevent them from playing.

• empower

• immobilize

• rejuvenate

• stimulate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does instigate mean in the following sentence? He always seemed to instigate trouble among his friends, starting unnecessary arguments.

• calm

• provoke

• reconcile

• facilitate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does longevity mean in the following sentence? Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can promote longevity and a longer life.

• brevity

• long existence

• transience

• ephemeralness

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C