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Short Quiz in English 8 Use Context Clues from the Material Viewed

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Grade 8
English
Philippines Curriculum: Grades 1-10

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  • Q1
    The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people. Which word is the best synonym of abhorrent?
    rodent
    wrong
    horrible
    delicious
    30s
    EN8VC-Ia-8
  • Q2
    Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents. Which word is the best synonym of belligerent?
    peaceful
    young
    concise
    warlike
    30s
    EN8VC-Ia-8
  • Q3
    The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers. Which is the best definition of the word voracious as it is used in the text.
    Not wanting to work
    Wanting to be helpful to other students
    Having a positive attitude toward learning
    Having an eager approach to an activity
    30s
    EN8VC-Ia-8
  • Q4
    "You've never trusted me. Why are you always so skeptical of everything I say?" Karen asked her mother. Which is the best synonym of skeptical?
    Doubtful
    Believable
    Enthusiastic
    Trusting
    30s
    EN8VC-Ia-8
  • Q5
    Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was? What type of context clue is used to help the reader understand the meaning of the word affable?
    A definition or an example is given in the passage
    Inference - you have to put clues together
    Synonym - the passage uses a word with a similar meaning
    Antonym - the passage uses a word with an opposite meaning
    30s
    EN8VC-Ia-8

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