INCREASING ONES VOCABULARY THROUGH CONTEXT CLUES

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Give the meaning of each italicized word. Then, selecting from the list that follows, write the
letter of your choice in your notebook. Do this as fast as you can.
1.

The young boy straddled his carabao and drove it across the green meadow.
a. fed
b. drove

2.

c. lay on the back of

d. sat with a leg on each side

The teacher likes Tom for his placid, undemanding ways.

a. tame
b. candid

c. inactive
d. easily pleased

3. Enriques retort to his mothers question shocked his father.

a. short answer
b. sharp answer

c. sweet answer
d. simple answer

4. A wise dictum can guide mans actions and thoughts.

a. saying
b. judgement

c. argument
d. authoritative statement

5. Mr. Villas dwindling income is barely enough to meet the need of his growing family.
a. steady
b. improving

c. increasing
d. decreasing

6. Mrs. Estradas temper rose when she saw the unkempt rooms.
a. tidy
b. neat

c. dirty
d. clean

7. The hostess showed indifference to the babbling of her loquacious guest.

a. bold
b. modest

c. talkative
d. aggressive

8. The inhabitants were dismayed to see the parched riverbed where they had often fished before.
a. dry
b. rich

c. deep
d. shallow

9. The hunchback had to bear the jeers of the class.

a. praise
b. kindness

c. encouragement
d. mocking laughter

10. We cannot completely eradicate ignorance if our children continue to be truant and indifferent.
a.

hate

b. improve

c. eliminate

d. enhance

11.Frustrated for not winning the election, he sat morosely in a corner.

a. unaffected
b. ill-humored

c. contentedly
d. comfortably

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12.The rebels were repelled by our men.
a. insulted
b. shocked

c. driven back
d. welcomed

e.
13.The instructor expounded the pros and cons of the issues for the students to ruminate on.
a. ponder
b. digest

c. refute
d. accept

14.There is no difficulty in finding a role for a versatile actor.

a. good looking
b. old and respected
c. hardworking and patient
d. able to do many different things
15.The inclusion of computer programming in the schools revolutionized education.
a. hampered
b. put an end to
c. rebelled against tradition
d. brought about a big change
16.The mushrooming of night spot is a menace to peace and order in the community.
a.

help

c. boast

b. threat
d. support

17.We cannot expect outstanding achievement from mediocre students.

a. smart
b. talented

c. ordinary
d. intelligent

18. Those who drink large amounts of wine inevitably become alcoholic.
a. surely
b. rarely

c. perhaps
d. someday

19.His brilliant speech showed that he had an exhaustive knowledge of the subject.
a. little
b. limited

c. tiresome
d. comprehensive

20.His weak character surfaces every time he succumbs to the whims of his unreasonably
jealous wife.
a. yields
b. rebels

c. marvels
d. delights

e.
f.
g.

h.
i.

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