L.4.4.A.-Test1B e context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
 
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L.4.4.A.-Test1B e context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

Dawn did not want to approach the dog, it looked mean and was snarling at her.
a.
look at
c.
go away
b.
come close
d.
stop
 

 2. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

I had to select one toy, and it was hard because I wanted them both.
a.
divide
c.
look for
b.
grab
d.
choose
 

 3. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

My brothers are both lifeguards, but they work at different pools and don't see each other very often.
a.
separate
c.
same
b.
formal
d.
far away
 

 4. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

Our camp counselor told us to bring the necessary supplies to the art center, or we wouldn't be able to do the project.
a.
current
c.
wanted
b.
needed
d.
organized
 

 5. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

Trey practiced and worked hard all summer, then at football camp he achieved his goal of earning the quarterback position.
a.
admired
c.
mistreated
b.
planned
d.
fulfilled
 

 6. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

I tried to ignore the sound of the dog barking, but it kept me awake all night.
a.
over look
c.
pay attention to
b.
educate
d.
clarify
 

 7. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

Karen helped her brother construct a cardboard tree house, whicht took them a week to finish it.
a.
destroy
c.
combine
b.
build
d.
play
 

 8. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

Everyone was very fortunate that no one was hurt in the car accident.
a.
lucky
c.
joyful
b.
quiet
d.
upset
 

 9. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

The dance instructor was going to demonstrate the dance move before the class was going to try it.
a.
ignore
c.
show
b.
describe
d.
tell
 

 10. 

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose a word that best fits that meaning.

TIt was hard to concentrate in class because I went to bed late and I was really tired.
a.
fall asleep
c.
play
b.
go away
d.
pay attention
 



 
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