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Context Clues

Context Clues. Review SOL 8.4. Afraid of his doctors and unwilling to participate in efforts at physical therapy, Joe grew listless , losing interest even in his favorite toys. 2 What does the word listless mean in paragraph 3? A angry and stubborn B older and more mature

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Context Clues

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  1. Context Clues Review SOL 8.4

  2. Afraid of his doctors and unwilling to participate in efforts at physical therapy, Joe grew listless, losing interest even in his favorite toys. 2 What does the word listless mean in paragraph 3? Aangry and stubborn Bolder and more mature Clacking energy and concern D cautious and shy

  3. Worse still, the spunky toddler who had bravely battled his ailments until then became demoralized. His spirit seemingly broken, Joe sank into a deep depression. 3 In paragraph 3, the word demoralized means — A carefully studied B taken away hope C greatly awakened D grown much worse

  4. The girl’s softball team was practicing out in the field, so I drew the outline of my friend Maggie at bat. In the art hall, I found a girl working on a painting. I sketched another silhouette of her with canvas and brush. 14 Which phrase from paragraph 12 helps the reader understand the meaning of silhouette? A“I had stayed after school one day” B“I drew the outline of my friend” C“I found a girl working on a painting” D“I waited for my mom in the parking lot”

  5. 20 Complete the following analogy. Mural is to painting as — Acolor is to rainbow Bdrawing is to sketch Cproject is to idea D book is to library

  6. “Seriously,” Josh said. “I’m good-looking. I’m a model student. I’m well-loved by all the girls. I’m a regular icon of everything this school represents.” “You are a regular icon of modesty, Josh,” said the teacher. 21 In paragraph 5, the word icon means — A religious image B loyal friend C talented comedian D recognizable figure

  7. 23 Which phrase is an example of a metaphor? • A “I slipped out of class with everyone else” • B “I opened my sketchbook” • C “I also found a boy in the library” • D “I was tired of being a spineless jellyfish”

  8. *Materials submitted for publication must include student’s name and address. • Anonymous submissions will not be considered. • 29 In the section just before “Requirements,” what does the word • Anonymous mean? • A not well written • B late or incomplete • C name not given • D written by hand

  9. 34 Complete the following analogy. Photograph is to picture as — Ahaiku is to poem Bticket is to concert Creport is to event Djob is to volunteer

  10. After the shoes arrive in Oregon, they are sliced and separated into three sections: the top, the middle shoe, and the outer sole. These components are ground into tiny pellets. The small particles are then thoroughly cleaned and sent to partner companies to be made into athletic surfaces. 36 In paragraph 3, the word components means — Aparts or sections of equipment Bestimates of product quality Ctypes or categories of objects Dmaterials of considerable value

  11. 45 Complete the following analogy. Sneaker is to shoe as basketball is to — A sport B court C talent D tennis

  12. 27 In “Dragonflies,” “buzz” and “zoom” are both examples of — A simile B onomatopoeia _ C alliteration D personification

  13. 35 In paragraph 12, the phrase “perfect project for the pair” is an example of — A consonance B alliteration _ C metaphor D assonance

  14. 23 “Look! Here’s a toll-free telephone number to call to report sightings of frogs with abnormalities,” Larry said. “This says we could help the scientists by letting them know what we’ve found.” 24 The next afternoon, while Larry and the twins stood by anxiously, Nina called the number and reported the news about Wiggler and Prince. The woman she spoke with seemed very grateful. She told Nina that their information was particularly interesting since it was the first report of frog mutations in their area. 37 The word mutations in paragraph 24 means — A alterations _ B populations C explorations D indications

  15. 42 Which word in this story has a root word that means “usual or average”? Aparticularly Beventually Cabnormalities _ Ddevelopment

  16. 1 What does the phrase “on the go” mean • in this advertisement? • A Hard to find • B About to leave • C Working properly • D Very active _

  17. Hot or cold, Quickeatsare delicious, and the tantalizing aroma will have you believing you are eating a home-cooked meal. 2 In this advertisement, tantalizing means — Aoriginal Bfrequent Ctempting _ Dcommon

  18. 19 Look at the thesaurus entry. vault: (v.) jerk, leap, start, rise If the author wanted to replace the word vaulting in line 17, which would be the most precise word to use from the thesaurus entry? • He’s giddy—tumbling, somersaulting, rock vaulting! A jerking B rising C starting D leaping _

  19. 22 Which is a simile expressed in this poem? A“We read books . . .” B“September brings thunder . . .” C“Rocks appear like nightmares . . .” _ D“As we pull out . . .”

  20. My dazzled eyes could hardly take it all in. In the flicker of the gas lamps, the painting seemed to dance and glitter.We were all entranced. Murmurs filled the theater. 34 In paragraph 5, the word entranced means — Aproud Bbored Cfrightened Dfascinated _

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