ELA: Context Clues (Middle School) Test # 2
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Context Clues Quiz: Directions: Use context clues to choose the best answer
1. The husband was eminent in the field of medicine while the wife was famous in the field of math.
The word eminent in this sentence means
a. unknown b. famous c. nobody d. foolish
2. Grandmother was punctilious; that is, she was very strict about her grandchildren following good manners.
The word punctilious in this sentence means
a. weak b. careless c. strict in observing good manners d. bad-mannered
3. Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey though he was malicious. The word malicious in this sentence means
a. friendly b. sweet c. kind d. spiteful
EC. What is the type of context clue? ______
4. Many people from the Orient are very careful not to cause ignominy, or dishonor, to their families. Using the explanation clue, the word ignominy in this sentence means
a. problems b. culture c. harm d. dishonest 5. The young monk led a very ascetic existence. He rose at five in the morning, spent an hour in prayer and then sat down to a simple breakfast of grains and fruit. The rest of the day was spent in prayer and work until he ate a light supper and retired at eight.
The word ascetic in this sentence means
a. simple b. horrifying c. luxurious d. busy
EC. What is the type of context clue? ______
6. Since none of us brought an umbrella, we stood under the marquee outside the hotel until the rain stopped.
The word marquee in this sentence means
a. tree b. roof c. awning or covering d. lights
7. Larceny, such as stealing a car, can cause you to spend a lot of time in jail.
The word larceny in this sentence means a. bravery b. theft c. murder d. conflict
EC. What is the type of context clue? ______
8. Throngs of people shopped at the mall the week before Christmas.
The word throngs in this sentence means
a. few b. no one c. little number d. crowds 9. Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to finish before dinner.
The word cursory in this sentence means
a. valid b. genuine c. hurried d. actual
10. In the beginning, the crowd had been orderly, but after the union leader announced that there would be no wage increase, pandemonium broke out and spread through the hall as people began shouting and throwing things at the speaker.
a. confusion and disorder b. fights c. the sound of horns d. calm