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  Somber and withdrawn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