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Decoding Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

Quiz by Ma. Marilyn S. Balenzoga

Grade 7
English
Philippines Curriculum: Grades K-10 (MELC)

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5 questions
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  • Q1
    The mushrooms are safe, but they taste awful I prefer something more palatable. What does the word palatable mean?
    awful
    pleasant-tasting
    healthy
    beautiful
    30s
  • Q2
    The train slackened its pace. The slower we went, the more we could see of the lovely countryside. What does the word slackened mean?
    average
    delightful
    faster, made faster
    lessened, made slower
    30s
  • Q3
    Marietta turned in the newspaper column and then went back to her office to still herself against a storm of criticism from her editor. What does the word still mean?
    in doubt, afraid
    worried, won't show up
    leave, never come up
    strengthen, prepare
    30s
  • Q4
    You've never lied to us before, so we have no reason now to doubt the veracity of your story. What does the word veracity mean?
    truthfulness, believability
    clarity, dishonesty
    vividness, vastness
    continuity, obedient
    30s
  • Q5
    The baby kangaroo, or the joey is very tiny. What does the word joey mean?
    baby kangaroo
    a big rabbit
    a little rabbit
    mother kangaroo
    30s

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