Name For each of the following: I. Answer the questions that follow by writing the correct letter on each line. II. Underline the clues in each sentence that helped you define the term. (A) Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she d enjoy the music, but she didn t really want to go out in the rainy weather. 1. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful 2. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (B) Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. 3. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. love b. hate c. perform 4. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (C) Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. 5. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. helpful b. harmful c. pleasant 6. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (D) The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. 7. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. pests b. animals c. insects 8. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (E) Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. Wow, she said. That is just hideous. 9. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. expensive b. cheap c. unattractive 10. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? Practice Book A 2
Name (F) Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of dirt or grime on any surface. 11. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. small amount b. package c. leftover 12. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (G) The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round. 13. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. plump b. thin c. black and white 14. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (H) Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent, while I am very friendly and outgoing. 15. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. rude b. shy c. nervous 16. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (I) The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty boxes, and anything else that can t be recycled. 17. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. second hand goods b. garbage c. leftovers 18. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (J) Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men s suits, shirts, and ties. 19. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. hat store b. department store c. men s clothing store 20. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? Practice Book A 3
Name For each of the following: I. Answer the questions that follow by writing the correct letter on each line. II. Underline the clues in each sentence that helped you define the term. (A) Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style. 1. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. size b. great quantity c. reduction 2. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (B) When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet. 3. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. thoroughly wet b. ruined c. cold 4. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (C) Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up. 5. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. anxious b. sad c. angry 6. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (D) Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned. 7. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. available b. decontaminated c. new 8. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? Assessment Book A 4
(E) Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah s parents were misers who never bought her anything. 9. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. people who donate money to charity b. people who don t spend money on anyone c. people who don t have very much money 10. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (F) When she was young, my grandmother was a milliner who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women. 11. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. a hat maker b. a dress maker c. a baker or pastry-maker 12. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (G) Roberta could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone. 13. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. stylish in appearance b. untidy or sloppy c. boring 14. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (H) The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks. 15. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. attracted to b. depressed by c. forgetful 16. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? Assessment Book A 5
(I) I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy. 17. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. animals b. cats c. pets 18. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? (J) Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out. 19. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. desired b. regretted c. doubted 20. Which type of context clue hints at the word s meaning? Assessment Book A 6
Level A, Grades 4-5 Lesson 1 Practice 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 d 5 a 6 d 7 a 8 a 9 c 10 c 11 a 12 a 13 a 14 c 15 b 16 d 17 b 18 a 19 c 20 b Lesson 1 Assessment 1 b 2 d 3 a 4 b 5 b 6 d 7 b 8 c 9 b 10 d 11 a 12 b 13 a 14 a 15 a 16 b 17 b 18 a 19 a 20 b Practice Level A 7
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