Context clue sentences
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- Q1In the sentence 'The storm was so ferocious that it ripped the roof off the house', what do you think the word 'ferocious' means?tiny and weakslow and lazycalm and peacefulextremely violent or fierce30s
- Q2In the sentence 'She felt a sense of exhilaration after finishing the marathon', what does 'exhilaration' most likely mean?anger and frustrationgreat happiness and excitementexhaustion and fatigueboredom and disinterest30s
- Q3In the sentence 'The scientist conducted a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind the mysterious phenomenon', what does 'thorough' mean in this context?partial and incompletecomplete and detailedsimple and straightforwardquick and careless30s
- Q4In the sentence 'His eloquent speech captivated the audience and held their attention throughout', what does 'eloquent' mean?short and simplefluent and persuasiveloud and aggressiveconfusing and unclear30s
- Q5In the sentence 'After the long hike, they felt a profound sense of relief when they finally reached the summit', what does 'profound' mean?deep and intenseshallow and mildbrief and fleetinginsignificant and trivial30s
- Q6In the sentence 'The artist's latest work was a stunning masterpiece that left everyone in awe', what does 'masterpiece' mean?a common piecea rough drafta work of outstanding artistrya failed attempt30s
- Q7In the sentence 'Her meticulous notes allowed her to easily recall important details during the exam', what does 'meticulous' mean?quick and hastyshowing great attention to detailuninformed and vaguecareless and sloppy30s
- Q8In the sentence 'The children's laughter was infectious, spreading joy to everyone around them', what does 'infectious' mean in this context?isolated and quietannoying and disruptivetemporary and fadingspreading rapidly or easily30s
- Q9In the sentence 'The politician's speech was filled with platitudes that failed to address the real issues', what does 'platitudes' mean?clear and specific plansoverused statements with little meaningemotional appeals and storiesoriginal ideas and solutions30s
- Q10In the sentence 'Despite the frigid temperatures, the team was determined to finish the race', what does 'frigid' mean?moderately warmmild and pleasantextremely colduncomfortably hot30s
- Q11What literary device is used when giving human traits to non-human objects?personificationalliterationhyperbolemetaphor30s
- Q12What is it called when an author gives hints about what will happen later in the story?flashbacksymbolismforeshadowingallegory30s
- Q13Which literary device involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?idiomsimilemetaphorpun30s
- Q14What literary device is used when an author exaggerates for emphasis or effect?imageryironyhyperbolepersonification30s
- Q15What is the term for a recurring theme, subject, or idea in a literary work?motifsettingplotcharacter30s