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Vocabulary In Context QuestionsSet 20

1I which book did a girl stand in the mist quietly watching three rainbows?

2..... sources describe, discuss, interpret, comment upon, analyze, evaluate, summarize, and process primary sources. They are generally one or more steps removed from the event or time period and are written or produced after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.

3AttentionDue to the teachers' meeting at 11 a.m, the class will end at 10:30 a.m.. Please write your unforgettable experience at least 500 words as an assignment from Mr. Dodi. Submit it next English class. Thank you.Whom is the announcement for?

4What is the best way to improve your reading?

5Which words and/or phrases in these sentences help you understand the meaning of the word "engross"? ..... Since I am not a science fiction fan, I didn't expect the movie Mars to engross me. To my surprise, my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time! (CHOOSE 1)

6COMPANY ACCOUNTANT<br>Expanding wholesaler of stationery and office equipment requires. With good salary and good working condition for good aplicant. Apply with curriculum vitae to Mrs. Barton.<br>What position is offered in the advertisement?

7Whats the typical use of illustrations from a manufacturers manuals

8The purpose of some nonfiction is to explain. To explain means .....

9Who did Ariel give her voice to?

10What is Alan Austen's definition of love in "The Chaser"?

11Identify why deducing meaning from context is important.

12One reason mentioned in the paragraph for Canada's high standard of education is its government funding.

13Use the context clues to determine the word in red.Mrs. Parrott was a kooky teacher. You would never know what to expect when in her classroom

14The story is made up or imaginedincludes mystery, folklore, and fantasy

15Read the passage and choose the correct answers.In the late 1950s, scientist invented the first vedio game. It was a simple table tennis game. It wasn't until the 1970s that video games became popular. Games used to pay to play games that were short and slow. They had to go to video arcades, which were large rooms full of machinces. => Question: The interest in video games began on the 1970s.

16When answering vocabulary in context, it is important to reread the context and paragraph of the word when answering questions. Why?

17In Coolie, the wrestler co-worker who becomes Munoo's model of defiance is:

18Which context clue strategy would be used in this sentence: "The sound of the two trains barreling down the tracks at once was deafening!"

19A Secondary source is a source that analyzes or interprets primary source materials.

20Who has been waiting for Romeo since he didn't return home from the party?

21Words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you figure out its meaning are called:

22In which book do two kids create an ideal world where they can be themselves, imaginative and free?

23Use the passage "A Winning Day" to answer the following question:Read the sentence below from paragraph 24.His tear-streaked face peeked out at me from under his father's arms.Why does the author use this sensory language?

24The fisherman's wife wanted him to do this after he told her about the enchanted fish:

25I need to know every single word in the text

26All the words in a story that help you understand the story

27It means becoming more involved in the material being read

28Bats and Birds: Both bats and birds can fly. You might see them on a rooftop. In other ways, bats and birds are very different. Birds have feathers. Bats have fur. Birds have beaks. Bats have teeth. Bats hang upside-down when they rest. Birds never do that! Bats and birds are very easy to tell apart when they are not flying.How are bats and birds alike?

29Which word means "the background information that the reader must have in order to understand the story"?

30Context clues.The kitchen was pristine. Jenny made sure to clean up before her guests arrived.

31Read the sentence.The detective's discerning observations, noticing even the smallest clues and subtle changes, led to solving the case.Which words provide the best context for understanding the meaning of discerning?

32Who would need to read this sign?

33The Libraries and theirresources are free to use for SwanseaUniversity students and staff.What does this notice say about Swansea University students?

34True or False: Context clues CANNOT be found in a different sentence than the word.

35In "A World Split Apart," the West was warned about the threat of what?

36"Tis a fearful thing in winterTo be shattered by the blast."What season does this happen?

37Who did the Grinch talk to when he was trying to steal Chirstmas?

38At understanding stage the interpreter gets rid of all the words, retaining the concept, the idea.

39..... is what you already know about something. You can apply what you already know, to what you read.

40What is the best definition of 'purpose (e.g., author's or speaker's purpose)'?

41Select the best meaning for comprehension.

42In close reading, what is one of the major tasks students perform?

43According to Sibisi (2004), indigenous science provides the basics for fields like astronomy and pharmacology, which are derived from:

44A brief summary of an article NOT written by the author is a/an

45In Thirst, what does Sanjay call Minni?

46Text that the author presents as argument

47Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. What are his neighbours like?

48Chapter 4Who shares his own helping of pig meat with Piggy?

49Which definition best matches the term Ambiguity?

50Using context clues, select the best definition for the bolded word:She refused to squander her savings on expensive clothes she did not need.

51Who was Montmorency in the story?

52What does it mean to "visualize" something in the context of reading or writing?

53What is evidence to an historian?

54Who brought Mr. Solway to the courthouse?

55Words and phrases that surround an unknown word or phrase and help to explain its meaning.

56Academic reading is a skill (or, more precisely, a set of skills) that-like all skills-improves with practice.

57What should you do if a passage contains unfamiliar vocabulary?

58Based on the poem "Reading Books" written by Vivian G. Gouled, what is the proper place for books?

59Reminder: Some words have more than ONE meaning (multiple-meaning). Read the excerpt and answer the question. The Titanic began to list from side to side after it hit the iceberg. In the end, the entire ship went into the cold, icy water, bringing hundreds of bodies with it. Which definition expresses the meaning of list asit is used in this excerpt?

60Who has an affair with the king's wife?

61The details and clues in a text that help me understand unfamiliar elements are called the