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Unit 3.1 & Unit 3.2 - Theme and Context Clues

Quiz by Mikayla Hintz

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  • Q1
    What is the theme of the passage?
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    Brynn and Nicole should have worked together from the beginning.
    Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
    There's always a way to get along with someone else.
    Working together can lead to a better result.
    60s
  • Q2
    Use context clues to identify the meaning of the word [apprehensive] in the following sentence... "The [apprehensive] student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him the final exam."
    angry
    excited
    worried
    calm
    60s
  • Q3
    Use context clues to identify the meaning of the word [sagacity] in the following sentence... "His lack of [sagacity] caused him to make one stupid mistake after another."
    ignorance
    mistake
    stupidity
    wisdom
    60s
  • Q4
    What is the theme of the following passage?
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    Trying new things is always a great idea.
    It's okay to turn things in late as long as you like the result.
    Don't get distracted by the small details.
    Sophie should have just turned in her project on time.
    60s
  • Q5
    Use context clues to identify the meaning of the word [apoplectic] in the following sentence.... "Unlike the apoplectic parent shouting rude comments at the administrator, Mr. Wallaby stood still, enjoying the unexpected entertainment."
    quiet
    meaningful
    polite
    uncontrollable
    60s
  • Q6
    What is the theme for the following passage?
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    Being selfish can lead to negative consequences.
    You shouldn't eat an entire bag of brownies in one sitting.
    Everything you receive should always be shared.
    Face your fears.
    60s
  • Q7
    What does the homograph [fair] mean in the following sentence.... "I think that the boss was very [fair] in the way he handled the dispute between the two sides."
    calm
    just or unbiased
    carnival
    attractive
    60s
  • Q8
    Read the following sentences.... "If vegetables are to be added, they should be already cooked, seasoned and hot; place in the centre of the omelet, just before turning; so with mushroom, shrimps, or any cooked ingredients. All omelets should be served the moment they are done, as they harden by standing, and care taken that they do not cook too much." ....What do you do right BEFORE you add the vegetables?
    Add butter
    Get the pan hot
    Cook the eggs
    Cook the vegetables
    60s

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