Chapter 2: Review Test 5

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Context Clues

A. Using context clues, select the letter of the best meaning for each word in bold type.

This activity contains 6 questions.

1. Rose is neither loud nor outgoing; instead, she is introverted.

	a. quiet and withdrawn
	b. mean or aggressive
	c. strong willed
	d. intelligent

2. Many forms of cancer can remain latent for years before they develop active symptoms that demand treatment.

	a. dangerous
	b. harmless
	c. inactive
	d. localized

3. Racing legend Dale Earnhardt earned the nickname "The Intimidator" because he was known for bumping the cars of other racers to frighten them out of the way during a race.

	a. fool
	b. bully
	c. champion
	d. father

4. Completing homework and projects on time, attending class, and taking notes are all conducive to academic success.

	a. barriers
	b. unfavorable
	c. helpful
	d. steps

5. Countless young people have traveled to Hollywood to escape their mundane, ordinary lives.

	a. routine
	b. confused
	c. exciting
	d. carefree

B. Using context clues, match the best definition for each word in bold type. Use each definition once.

A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 6.1 through 6.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.

	charitable
	sharp
	hushed
	standoff
	unbelievable

6.1 6. Marcel spat out his anger in a few curt words that cut deeply into Ashleigh's feelings.
6.2 7. As I rolled up my car window, the traffic noise was muted, and I could better hear the music on my favorite CD.
6.3 8. The thief 's alibi for the time of the crime was implausible; he said he was at work, yet police knew he had been fired from that job two days earlier.
6.4 9. Many famous and wealthy people use their power and position for altruistic rather than selfish causes.
6.5 10. The vice president of the United States has the power to cast a tie-breaking vote when the Senate reaches an impasse on passing a bill, resolution, or law.

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