Context Clues
Quiz by Jayson N. Maximo
Grade 8
English
Philippines Curriculum: Grades K-10 (MELC)
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Philippines Curriculum: Grades K-10 (MELC)
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- Q1"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games." Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?To engage in criminal activity.To spend much time seated.To spend time using minimal brain function.To engage in physical activity.30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q2Is the vocabulary word used correctly in this sentence? Ian has ambivalence about his job; he loves some parts and hates others.NoYes30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q3Is the vocabulary word being used correctly in this sentence? After being in the sun, it’s important to dehydrate your skin with lotions, gels, or creams.YesNo30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q4When there is no dictionary is available, the definition of a word can be guessed by looking for .contest rulesblues cluescontext cluesmetaphors30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q5Context clues can be found around the word in the surrounding:sentenceall of the abovephraseparagraph30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q6In a stagnant housing market, few people buy homes. In the above sentence, the word STAGNANT means:very progressivenot activevery popularnot busy30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q7This sentence uses the vocabulary word CONGESTED correctly. I will be arriving very late to work because the freeways are severely congested.YesNo30sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q8On October 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed many homes in New York. At the same time, a huge fire destroyed 80-100 houses in a flooded beachfront neighborhood, forcing firefighters to undertake daring rescues and injuring three people. In this story the word FORCING meansto laugh.to push strongly.to destroy.to do without a choice.60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q9Sometimes your conscience COMPELS you to do something even when everyone else is telling you do something different. What does the word COMPELS most likely mean?DiscouragesForcesWantsIgnores60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q10The word tamper is used correctly in this sentence: Do not tamper with the medicine.YesNo60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q11Which of the following is an example of something that happens annually?brushing teethcelebrating birthdaywatching televisiondoing laundry60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q12Tanner felt remorse after he stole the cookie from the jar. Which definition best fits the word "remorse"?happyguiltysadangry60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete
- Q13What is something ancient?2015 MustangPBA ShirtThe Mona LisaIphone X60sEN8V-If-6EditDelete