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Word Analysis, Fluency and Vocabulary Development - Problems



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Many English words have been derived from foreign words.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 2. 

A writer uses a definition clue to
a.
give a brief definition of a word
b.
give you a synonym for a word in a paragraph
c.
give a synonym for a word in a sentence
d.
all of the above
 

 3. 

A writer uses an example clue to
a.
guide the reader
b.
define a word
c.
clarify a word's meaning
d.
let you know what he is thinking
 

 4. 

Peladophia means the fear of: _______
a.
mirrors
b.
losing your hair
c.
bald people
d.
both b & c
 

 5. 

Choose the best definition for the empasized word in the following sentence:

After the singers were finished, each of they BOWED. _____
a.
to bend forward at the waist
b.
the front of a ship
c.
a ribbon
 

 6. 

Choose the best definition for the empasized word in the following sentence:

The customer paid with a CHECK at the store. _____
a.
to look over something
b.
a board game
c.
a signed piece of paper to withdraw money
 

 7. 

Choose the best definition for the empasized word in the following sentence:

When the terrorists attacked, many people offered to lend a HAND.
a.
part of the arm
b.
to give over
c.
help, assistance
 

 8. 

Choose one word or phrase from this list to fill in the blank below:

Listen to me and do as I say. And don’t give me any _____.
a.
toe
b.
lip
c.
take one’s hat off
d.
green
e.
red
f.
eye
g.
blue
h.
roll up our sleeves
 

 9. 

Choose one word or phrase from this list to fill in the blank below:

If we're going to get this work finished we'll have to ______________ (prepare to work harder).
a.
toe
b.
eye
c.
red
d.
take one’s hat off
e.
lip
f.
roll up our sleeves
g.
green
h.
blue
 

 10. 

"Unlike his quiet, low-key family, Brad is garrulous."

The preceding sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a.
contrast clue
b.
example clue
c.
definition clue
 



 
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