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English 24 Public

Using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.

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The rays from the rising sun shone SPLENDIDLY through our window. A) dim B) ugly C) beautifully D) rudely

C) beautifully

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Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single PARTICLE of muffin on the plate. A) plate B) piece C) red D) tasty

B) piece

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The smooth dancer moved with ELEGANCE across the stage. A) bumpy B) grace C) beautiful D) clumsy

B) grace

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After the bird escaped, Chris tried to COAX it back into the cage with treats. A) punish B) keep C) frighten D) encourage

D) encourage

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On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy MURMURED something under her breath. A) screamed B) sang C) slipped D) whispered

D) whispered

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Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to ALTER his plans. A) continue B) change C) help D) swim

B) change

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The cat SCUTTLED quickly around the room without lying down at all. A) walked B) crawled C) ran D) snuck

C) ran

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The odor from the refrigerator was very FOUL, but the freezer smelled fresh. A) unpleasant B) pleasant C) helpful D) fragrant

A) unpleasant

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I MEANDERED through the woods taking my time to explore. A) hurried B) ran C) wandered D) jogged

C) wandered

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Jackie was MORTIFIED after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater. A) joyful B) grateful C) sad D) embarrassed

D) embarrassed

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The girl LANGUIDLY put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all. A) slowly B) quickly C) promptly D) actively

A) slowly

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Some people feel PERPLEXED by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. A) relaxed B) calm C) at ease D) confused

D) confused

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The diamond ring was RADIANTLY shining on her finger. A) brightly B) barely C) dimly D) dully

A) brightly

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Tracy held the FRAGILE flower gently so the stem wouldn't break. A) delicate B) pretty C) sturdy D) prickly

A) delicate

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Since athletes must stay in great shape, they SELDOM eat junk food. A) hate B) rarely C) always D) try to

B) rarely

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Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so ENAMORED by art. A) angered B) repulsed C) fascinated D) bored

C) fascinated

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