Comprehension Skill-
Making Inferences
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Inferring Word Meaning from Context clues
Making inferences based on Textual Details
Directions:
A word is highlighted in each sentence. Use context clues to infer the meaning of the highlighted word. After you have made your inferences verify your answers by clicking the drop
down button below each question.
1
. Many
farmers are exposed to the dangers of
lethal
insecticides. Those who spray plants without adequate
protection have been known to die from the effects.
(a) dangerous (b) effective (c) deadly (d) serious
The correct answer is
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deadly
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2. Joseph is an
amiable
person; he has many friends and gets along well with everyone.
(a) carefree (b)devoted (c) meet (d) good-natured
The correct answer is
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good- natured
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3. The vendor made a
handsome
profit on Saturday, because the goods he sold were in great demand.
(a) fair (b) normal (c) pretty (d) abundant
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The correct answer is
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fair
4. Joan thought it was
futile
to try and warn the children about climbing the rails because they kept doing it
the more he spoke.
(a) good (b) useless (c) vain (d) helpless
The correct answer is
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useless
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