Reading Context Clues

Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?

• very old

• very wealthy

• very humorous

• very stingy

“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are  insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?

• to keep something hot or cold

• to suggest without clearly saying

• to do something evil

• to protect from disease

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 

• suggested

• explained

• proved

• denied

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 

• negative

• correct

• biased

• positive

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 

• quicken

• agree on

• prevent

• complete

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 

• anger

• excitement

• humor

• fear

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'vibration'.

• ...hit with a drumstick...

• ...shakes rapidly...

• ...bump into...

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'low-pitched'. ...

• ...move up and down...

• ...made to vibrate...

• ...low note in a song...

Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word 'energy'. A. ...or force... B. ...depends upon... C. ...caused to vibrate...

• ...or force...

• ...depends upon...

• ...caused to vibrate...

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused about what to do next.'?

• A) clear and precise

• B) open to more than one interpretation

• C) easy to understand

• D) irrelevant