Context CluesReview

SOL 8.4

Afraid of his doctors and unwilling to participate in efforts at physical therapy, Joe grew listless, losing interest even in his favorite toys.

2 What does the word listless mean in paragraph 3?A angry and stubbornB older and more matureC lacking energy and concernD cautious and shy

Worse still, the spunky toddler who had bravely battled his ailments until then became demoralized. His spirit seemingly broken, Joe sank into a deep depression.

3 In paragraph 3, the word demoralized means —A carefully studiedB taken away hopeC greatly awakenedD grown much worse

The girl’s softball team was practicing out in the field, so I drew theoutline of my friend Maggie at bat. In the art hall, I found a girl working on a painting. I sketched another silhouette of her with canvas and brush.

14 Which phrase from paragraph 12 helps the reader understand the meaningof silhouette?A “I had stayed after school one day”B “I drew the outline of my friend”C “I found a girl working on a painting”D“I waited for my mom in the parking lot”

20 Complete the following analogy.

Mural is to painting as —A color is to rainbowB drawing is to sketchC project is to ideaD book is to library

“Seriously,” Josh said. “I’m good-looking. I’m a model student. I’m well-loved by all the girls. I’m a regular icon of everything this school represents.”“You are a regular icon of modesty, Josh,” said the teacher.

21 In paragraph 5, the word icon means —A religious imageB loyal friendC talented comedianD recognizable figure

23 Which phrase is an example of a metaphor?

A “I slipped out of class with everyone else”B “I opened my sketchbook”C “I also found a boy in the library”D “I was tired of being a spineless jellyfish”

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Anonymous submissions will not be considered. 29 In the section just before “Requirements,”

what does the wordAnonymous mean?A not well writtenB late or incompleteC name not givenD written by hand

34 Complete the following analogy.

Photograph is to picture as —A haiku is to poemB ticket is to concertC report is to eventD job is to volunteer

After the shoes arrive in Oregon, they are sliced and separated into three sections: the top, the middle shoe, and the outer sole. These components are ground into tiny pellets. The small particles are then thoroughly cleaned and sent to partner companies to be made into athletic surfaces.

36 In paragraph 3, the word components means —A parts or sections of equipmentB estimates of product qualityC types or categories of objectsD materials of considerable value

45 Complete the following analogy.Sneaker is to shoe as basketball is to —A sportB courtC talentD tennis

27 In “Dragonflies,” “buzz” and “zoom”are both examples of —A simileB onomatopoeia _C alliterationD personification

35 In paragraph 12, the phrase “perfectproject for the pair” is an example of —A consonanceB alliteration _C metaphorD assonance

23 “Look! Here’s a toll-free telephone number to call to report sightings of frogs with abnormalities,”Larry said. “This says we could help the scientists by letting them know what we’ve found.”24 The next afternoon, while Larry and the twins stood by anxiously, Nina called the number andreported the news about Wiggler and Prince. The woman she spoke with seemed very grateful.She told Nina that their information was particularly interesting since it was the first report offrog mutations in their area.37 The word mutations in paragraph 24means —A alterations _B populationsC explorationsD indications

42 Which word in this story has a rootword that means “usual or average”?A particularlyB eventuallyC abnormalities _D development

1 What does the phrase “on the go” meanin this advertisement?A Hard to findB About to leaveC Working properlyD Very active _

Hot or cold, Quickeats are delicious, and the tantalizing aroma will have youbelieving you are eating a home-cooked meal.

2 In this advertisement, tantalizingmeans —A originalB frequentC tempting _D common

19 Look at the thesaurus entry.vault: (v.) jerk, leap, start, riseIf the author wanted to replace theword vaulting in line 17, which wouldbe the most precise word to use fromthe thesaurus entry?

He’s giddy—tumbling, somersaulting, rock vaulting!

A jerkingB risingC startingD leaping _

22 Which is a simile expressed in thispoem?A “We read books . . .”B “September brings thunder . . .”C “Rocks appear like nightmares . . .” _D “As we pull out . . .”

My dazzled eyes could hardlytake it all in. In the flicker of the gas lamps, the painting seemed to dance and glitter.We were all entranced. Murmurs filled the theater.

34 In paragraph 5, the word entrancedmeans —A proudB boredC frightenedD fascinated _