Context Clues

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she'd enjoy the music, but she really didn't want to go in the rainy weather.

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• mixed

• angry

• distrustful

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

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• love

• hate

• perform

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.

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• helpful

• harmful

• present

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.

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• pests

• animals

• insects

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said. "That is just hideous."

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• expensive

• cheap

• unattractive

Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface.

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• small amount

• package

• leftover

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

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• plump

• thin

• black and white

Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing.

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• rude

• shy

• nervous

The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can't be recycled.

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• second hand goods

• garbage

• leftovers

Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men's suits, shirts, and ties.

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• hat store

• department store

• men's clothing store