Practice Synonym Or Restatement Clues (2.1.1.2) - Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension)

Practice: Synonym or Restatement Clues

Lesson 2.1.1.2Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is a synonym for 'happy' based on the phrase: 'She was joyful and happy today.'?
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Look for a word that means the same thing in the sentence.
Question 2.
In the sentence: 'The weather was clear, it was a bright, sunny day,' what does 'bright' mean?
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Check the context in the sentence.
3Question 3.
What is a synonym for 'enormous' as used in: 'The enormous mountain towered over the valley.'?
- Tiny
- Huge
- Minimal
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Think of words with similar meanings.
4Question 4.
'Contrary to popular belief, cats can be quite affectionate,' what does 'contrary' suggest?
- True
- False
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Consider words that imply disagreement.
Question 5.
Given the passage, 'The debate was contentious, filled with heated arguments and disagreements,' determine the meaning of 'contentious.'
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Consider how the words relate to conflict.
Question 6.
Evaluate the sentence: 'The author’s thesis was clear and unequivocal; there was no room for doubt.' What does 'unequivocal' convey?
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Think about how clarity plays into arguments.

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