RTI 11/1/24 FIRE Context Clues, Interpreting Idioms and Figurative Language
Quiz by MARCUS BECKWITH
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- Q1In the sentence 'The curious child was eager to explore the mysterious forest filled with hidden treasures,' what does the word 'mysterious' most likely mean?unknown or puzzlingbeautiful and brightdangerous and scaryfamiliar and ordinary30s
- Q2In the sentence 'The athlete was exhausted after the grueling workout that tested her limits,' what does the word 'grueling' most likely mean?somewhat boringextremely tiringmoderately challengingvery easy30s
- Q3In the sentence 'The detective was astounded by the puzzling clues left at the crime scene,' what does the word 'astounded' most likely mean?bored or uninterestedconfused or uncertaincalm or relaxedshocked or amazed30s
- Q4In the sentence 'The sun began to set, painting the sky in vibrant hues of orange and pink,' what does the word 'vibrant' most likely mean?soft and muteddull and graybright and colorfuldark and shadowy30s
- Q5In the sentence 'Her performance in the school play was so captivating that everyone was glued to their seats,' what does the word 'captivating' most likely mean?extremely interesting or enchantingboring and unengagingconfusing and unclearordinary and forgettable30s
- Q6In the sentence 'The teacher's explanation was concise, making it easier for students to understand complex topics,' what does the word 'concise' most likely mean?long and complicateddetailed and lengthyrambling and vaguebrief and clear30s
- Q7In the sentence 'The scientist's groundbreaking research opened new avenues for exploration in renewable energy sources,' what does the word 'groundbreaking' most likely mean?innovative and revolutionaryordinary and typicalold-fashioned and outdatedunimportant and trivial30s
- Q8In the sentence 'After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally reached an amicable agreement,' what does the word 'amicable' most likely mean?formal and distanthostile and aggressivecomplicated and difficultfriendly and peaceful30s
- Q9In the sentence 'The novel's intricate plot kept readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what would happen next,' what does the word 'intricate' most likely mean?simple and straightforwardcomplex and detailedboring and predictablefamiliar and easy30s
- Q10In the sentence 'The artist's mural was a stunning depiction of nature, capturing the beauty and serenity of the landscape,' what does the word 'depiction' most likely mean?complete absence or lackmisrepresentation or distortionrepresentation or illustrationrandom selection or choice30s
- Q11What does the word 'benevolent' most likely mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent teacher always helped her students with their projects'?strict and harshselfish and greedyuninterestedkind and generous30s
- Q12In the sentence, 'The storm's ferocious winds uprooted several trees,' what does the word 'ferocious' most likely mean?savage and intensegentle and calmmild and pleasantslow and weak30s
- Q13What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'Her answer was ambiguous, leaving everyone confused about her true feelings'?simple and easyconfident and certainunclear and open to multiple interpretationsdirect and straightforward30s
- Q14What does the word 'incredulous' mean in the sentence: 'He gave her an incredulous look when she told him about her wild adventure'?unbelieving and skepticalcurious and fascinatedexcited and enthusiasticangry and upset30s
- Q15In the sentence, 'The artist's innovative style changed the way people viewed modern art,' what does the word 'innovative' most likely mean?boring and repetitivecomplex and confusingtraditional and old-fashionednew and original30s