Reading Comprehension Pretest

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.

This sentence uses which type of context clue?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Examples
• Definitions

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym
• Synonym
• Example
• Definition

Fill in the blank space with the correct word.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

• select

• conceal

• organize

• flee

Fill in the blank space with the correct word.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

• slope

• driveway

• level

• sidewalk

Using your context clue knowledge, choose a word that can replace the highlighted word.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Using your context clue knowledge, choose a word that can replace the highlighted word.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she BALKED.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped