Reading and Note Taking — Test Answers

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Which best defines an antonym as a context clue?

a word that has a similar meaning

an expansion on a word that provides meaning

a word that has an opposite meaning

a representation of a word that provides meaning

Which statement uses a synonym as a context clue?

The labyrinth was a maze of doors.

She was morose, but he was happy.

The fallow ground turned fruitful.

The smell was acrid, but it became sweet.

Which statement about reading is correct?

It is impossible to learn if a person is unable to read.

Reading is important in school and in many careers.

It is impossible to succeed unless one can read.

Reading is less important in middle school and high school.

After looking up a word in a glossary, why is it important to apply the definition to the word in context?

to check if the meaning makes sense

to determine which synonyms are appropriate

to decide if the word has been used correctly

to understand the meaning of the word

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