The lithe girl was successful in the basketball try outs unfortunately

the chubby girl was unsuccessful.

A.Sick
B.Lean
C.Tall

The principal encouraged the students to economise their weekly

allowances rather than wasting it on junk food.
A.Spend
B.Invest
C.Save

The lamb was very feeble whereas the lion was very strong.
A.Weak
B.Small
C.Tall

Nelson Mandela finally received his freedom after spending several

years in captivity.
A.Martinique
B.Prison
C.A hospital

The dectecive ruled that Kaycee's death was unintentional.

A.Misundersood
B.Deliberate
C.Accidental
The correct answer for each question is indicated by a

Directions: The five types of context clues are definition (synonym/restatement), contrast, examples, general
sense of the sentence, and clue from another sentence. For each sentence below, use the context to help you
determine the meaning of the italicized word.

1
CORRECT

Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.
fertilizer
A)

planting
B)

rain
C)

Feedback:
general sense of the sentence clue: the crops dried up and died

2
CORRECT

Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of
it.
humor
A)

main point
B)

notes
C)

Feedback:
contrast clue: details versus gist

3
CORRECT

At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery.
an award for an outstanding achievement
A)

an object designed to bring good luck

B)

a lecture
C)

Feedback: general sense of the sentence clue: special ceremony, for bravery

4
CORRECT

One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest
in books or learning.
old; elderly
A)

well-educated; well-read
B)

snobbish; stuck up
C)

Feedback:
contrast clue: opposite of having no interest in books and learning; clue wordsone, the
other; however

5
CORRECT

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
come out at night
A)

sleep
B)

search for food

C)

Feedback:
definition clue: the definition is introduced by the word or

6
CORRECT

The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and impatient, and
seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something.
acting or speaking in a rude, abrupt manner
A)

frightening looking
B)

knowledgeable and skilled

C)

Feedback: clue from another sentence: impolite, impatient, seemed annoyed whenever
we asked for something

7
CORRECT

The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
spices and seasonings

A)

plates, bowls, and cups

B)

silverware; eating utensils

C)

Feedback: example clue: such as forks and knives

8
CORRECT

My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.

dislikes intensely
A)

eats eagerly
B)

prepares and cooks

C)

Feedback:
contrast clue: opposite of loves; clue word-but

9
CORRECT

Psychologists have conducted research on altruism, which can be defined as "putting the
needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being."
psychologists who conduct research
A)

research conducted by psychologists

B)

putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being
C)

Feedback:
definition clue: term in bold print, term can be defined as, definition in quotation marks.