Vocabulary in Context Quiz

What does the word 'exemplify' mean in the following sentence: 'The student's exceptional artwork exemplifies her talent.'?

• Hide or conceal

• Demonstrate or show

• Exaggerate or overstate

• Serve as a typical example or representation

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context clues

Which of the following are examples of a context clue?

• Definition or explanation of a word within the sentence or paragraph

• Providing a list of possible answers

• Using a synonym for the unknown word

• Including a picture or diagram

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

What is a synonym for the word 'enormous'?

• huge

• average

• small

• tiny

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What are antonyms for the word 'vibrant'?

• drab

• boring

• lifeless

• dull

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Complete the analogy: Happy is to sad as confident is to ________.

• angry

• excited

• insecure

• fearful

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What does the word 'elaborate' mean in the following sentence: 'The speaker will elaborate on the main points of the presentation.'?

• Make the main points of the presentation shorter

• Ignore the main points of the presentation

• Repeat the main points of the presentation

• Provide more details or information

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clues

Which of the following is an example of a context clue?

• A context clue is a type of punctuation mark used to separate words in a sentence.

• A context clue is a type of figurative language used to create imagery in a text.

• The author uses surrounding words or phrases to give hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

• A context clue is a type of rhetorical device used to persuade the reader to agree with the author.

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What is a synonym for the word 'furious'?

• enraged

• happy

• calm

• content

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Which are antonyms for the word 'generous'?

• Stingy

• Miserly

• Selfish

• Greedy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Complete the analogy: Cat is to meow as dog is to ________.

• bark

• ribbit

• cluck

• purr

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