Context Clues Game

Question 1 The Johnsons had a plethora of apricots this

year, and were more than willing to share their harvest with anyone who asked.

Question 2 By creating an analogy between her own past

experiences and the example outlined on the essay test, Cara was able to write a more personalized essay.

Question 3 Cheer up! There’s no need to be despondent

when you obviously played your best in the tennis match, even if you didn’t win.

Question 4 Let’s plan the fundraiser at the most

auspicious time, preferably closer to the holidays when people are feeling more generous.

Question 5 As of this morning when the new science

museum plans were unveiled, there is a new paradigm for architecture in the city.

Question 6 I tried to remain interested and connected, but

she was so loquacious that I had to excuse myself after half an hour, or risk glazing over and losing the thread of the conversation.

Question 7 I am so glad we went to see the opening of the

artist’s work at Leitner’s Galleries. What a formidable new talent!

Question 8 No matter how valid Jeremy’s reason was for

being late to the concert, the usher remained adamant in his refusal to let him enter the hall.

Question 9 Sam sat a long time at his desk before

beginning his essay exam, until it appeared he had some sort of epiphany on the topic and began writing furiously and nonstop.

Question 10 Since her new laissez-faire attitude to

parenting, she seems much more relaxed.

Question 11 When Harry’s boss went on maternity leave,

Harrybecame the INTERIM department head. He handledemployee payroll while she was away

Question 12 The heavy rain made it difficult to see. Jill

meant toturn right onto King Street, but she INADVERTENTLY turned onto Cedar Street instead.

Question 13 Stephen received a written REPRIMAND from

hissupervisor when he showed up late for the third time. If his lateness continues, he will be fired

Question 14 From experience Ellen knows that the more shestudies, the better she does in school. Her high test scores ATTEST to many hours of hard work.

Question 15 At the end of the workday, Dan arranged his

papers inpiles, dusted his computer and tucked his chair underthe desk. He was equally METICULOUS at home.

Question 16 The heavens opened and the rain came down

in giantdrops as though some CELESTIAL dam had suddenlyburst.

Question 17 The hill was too arduous for us to climb. We

had to walk our bicycles up it

Question 18 Paula has so many friends because she is a

gregarious person.

Question 19 You can trust the salesmen at the store,

because they always conduct business in an aboveboard manner.

Question 20 The climate was arid — there was not much

rain and the atmosphere was dry