CONTEXT CLUES -- PRACTICE
the presentation, I did get the gist of it.
EXERCISES
1) His lucid lectures, along with his clearly presented
explanations, made him a popular professor.
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2) Their vociferous chatter made me wish I had ear plugs.
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3) He was so impudent to his mother that I would have
punished him if he talked to me that way.
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4) The Russians are skillful at sending cryptic messages –
messages that are open to many interpretations. Our
State Department spends days puzzling over their
meanings. _____________________
5) The Great Flood of Noah’s day was caused by incessant
rain that fell for 40 days and nights.
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6) The students who arrived late told the teacher an
implausible story about stopping to watch a UFO.
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7) After spending three weeks in the hospital, I had a surfeit
of daytime TV programming. _____________________
8) The prisoners liberated from the Nazi death camp were
so emaciated that they looked like skeletons.
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9) Bob decided to be prudent and call ahead for
reservations, instead of just showing up.
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10) The ambiguity of Joe’s directions made it almost
impossible to find his house. _____________________
11) The job candidate’s background was impeccable – good
references and many years of experience, but the
company did not give her the job.
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12) The tranquilized grizzly bear was lethargic enough for the
scientists to safely examine his teeth and tattoo his ears.
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13) Because there was so little precipitation this year, the
crops dried up and died.
14) Although I was unable to understand all of the details of
15) At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a
commendation for bravery.
16) One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother,
however, has never shown any interest in books or
learning.
17) Night is the time when many animals forage, or search,
for food.
18) The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip.
He was impolite and impatient, and seemed annoyed
whenever we asked for something.
19) The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives,
which has unique designs.
20) My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.
21) Psychologists have conducted research on altruism,
which can be defined as "putting the needs of others
above one's own needs and well-being."
22) The French ambassador is extremely suave. He has
ability to handle any social situation graciously.
23) My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he
sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop him
from achieving it.
24) Their teammate was so unreliable that they never knew if
he would come for practice or not.
25) The aging actor is fastidious about her appearance: her
clothes are beautifully tailored, her hair and make-up are
flawless, and she is always perfectly groomed.
26) The baseball coach punished the team's duplicity after
they admitted to using steroids to boost their batting
averages.