Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
The doctor had to consult with his
colleagues before coming up with a diagnosis.
a. | restrict | c. | argue | b. | agree | d. | discuss |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
I have to ask to be excused from the
dinner table.
a. | explanation | c. | tested | b. | dismissed | d. | extended |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
The ladder wasn't very stable and my
dad fell when he climbed on it.
a. | secure | c. | shaky | b. | barn | d. | secret |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
In math class we had to figure out
twenty-five problems in a minute.
a. | leader | c. | shape | b. | solve | d. | digit |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
Environmentalists and scientists have
established that recycling is good for our planet.
a. | attended | c. | discussed | b. | furnished | d. | confirmed |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
Martin didn't obtain as many points
as he needed for an A on the test.
a. | get | c. | happen | b. | give | d. | smell |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
Sean told Amber to jump into the cold water, but
she gradually eased into the pool.
a. | grossly | c. | slowly | b. | smoothly | d. | kindly |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
Everyone thought she was lying, but Jessica
declared she was telling the truth.
a. | fixed | c. | claimed | b. | resolved | d. | refused |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
All my friends had fancy bikes, but mine was
just ordinary.
a. | fancy | c. | abnormal | b. | large | d. | regular |
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Read the following sentence, use the context clues, and choose the word that
best fits the meaning of the underlined word.
The rabbit bounded away when it heard the
fox.
a. | obliged | c. | nodded | b. | jumped | d. | edged |
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