Definition And Example Clues
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Tests your ability to pick up on context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
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- 1.Many states charge a levy—a tax—on items such as groceries and clothing. Context clue?
- A.
Many states
- B.
A tax
- C.
Groceries and clothing
- 2.Many states charge a levy—a tax—on items such as groceries and clothing. Definition or Example
- A.
Definition
- B.
Example
- 3.Angela thought the red and orange metallic wallpaper was gaudy, or showy in a tasteless way. Context clue?
- A.
Red and orange
- B.
Metallic wallpaper
- C.
Showy in a tasteless way
- 4.Angela thought the red and orange metallic wallpaper was gaudy, or showy in a tasteless way. Definition or Example?
- A.
Definition
- B.
Example
- 5.Miles is very facetious; for example, he's always telling jokes and making fun of himself. What does facetious mean?
- A.
Humorous and light-hearted
- B.
Somber and withdrawn
- C.
Dark and bleak
- 6.Miles is very facetious; for example, he's always telling jokes and making fun of himself. Definition or Example?
- A.
Definition
- B.
Example
- 7.The police should be notified—or informed—when a car accident takes place. Context clue?
- A.
Car accident
- B.
Informed
- C.
Police
- 8.The police should be notified—or informed—when a car accident takes place. Definition or Example?
- A.
Definition
- B.
Example
- 9.Over time, the boy became a knave because he was always doing things such as lying, cheating and stealing from others. What does knave mean?
- A.
A close confidant
- B.
A deceitful person
- C.
A considerate individual
- 10.Over time, the boy became a knave because he was always doing things such as lying, cheating and stealing from others. Definition or Example?
- A.
Definition
- B.
Example
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