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English 8-Quiz On Context Clues

The document is a worksheet with 20 multiple choice questions about determining the meanings of underlined words in given sentences using context clues. The sentences provide examples that use words like voracious, gregarious, alleviate, reverential, sustenance, daunting, belligerent, deferred, frugal, accolades, vulnerable, and haphazard. Learners must select the word or phrase from the multiple choice answers that best defines the underlined word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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English 8-Quiz On Context Clues

The document is a worksheet with 20 multiple choice questions about determining the meanings of underlined words in given sentences using context clues. The sentences provide examples that use words like voracious, gregarious, alleviate, reverential, sustenance, daunting, belligerent, deferred, frugal, accolades, vulnerable, and haphazard. Learners must select the word or phrase from the multiple choice answers that best defines the underlined word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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WORKSHEET IN ENGLISH 8

Directions: Read each sentence carefully, then, using context clues, determine the meaning
of the underlined word:
1. We often travel to Missouri in the fall to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
a. hurricane b. plant c. snow d. leaves
2. The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious
readers.
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?
a. lazy b. helpful c. outstanding d. happy
3. She is one of the most gregarious people alive. In fact, where ever she goes, she can
strike a conversation with ten people. She once told me that her biggest fear was being
alone because people bring her so much happiness. Which is a synonym of the word
gregarious?
a. sociable b. introvert c. reserved d. Timer
4. When a headache begins, it is important to treat the symptoms. There are many different
pain relievers that will alleviate the symptoms associated with a minor headache. It is
important to discuss with your doctor various options before beginning any kind of
medication. In this passage, what does the word alleviate mean?
a. modify or alter b. examine closely c. lessen or diminish d. eradicate
5. When she visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., Lindsey noticed that her
fellow visitors were very quiet and reverential. Which word is not a synonym for the word
reverential?
a. respectful b. solemn c. admiring d. impolite
6. The slender fish spends its days swimming through the honey combed channels of the
icepack hunting krill-small crustaceans for its sustenance.
The word sustenance means-
a. nourishment b. camouflage c. navigation d. protection
7. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The
Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very
determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______
someone.
a. tickle b. frighten or intimidate c. amuse
8. Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
a. peaceful b. warlike c. concise d. calm
9. Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a. Definition/Restatement b. Comparison/Example
c. Contrast d. Cause and Effect
10. Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a. allowed b. joyful c. taken d. fed
11. Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student
turned in.
a. Definition/Restatement b. Comparison/Example
c. Contrast d. Cause and Effect
12.The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student
turned in. What is the definition of the highlighted word?
a. Pleased b. Surprised c. Frustrated d. Disgusted
13. What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a. Expedited b. Canceled c. Delayed d. Advanced
14. What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a. Careful b. Thrifty c. Careless d. Wasteful
15. Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a. Definition/Restatement b. Comparison/Example
c. Contrast d. Cause and Effect
16. What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a. Rejection b. Shock c. Disapproval d. Praise
17. The words hot and cold would be considered _____.
a. antonyms b. synonyms c. context clues d. connotations
18. These could make bees vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more
easily. Someone who is vulnerable is able to be-
a. hurt b. modified c. ruled out d. recognize
19. Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so
haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-
a. lost b. lovable c. worried d. disorganized
20. Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them
to be unfathomable.
a. hard to understand b. easy to laugh at
c. hard to believe d. easy to listen to

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