Question

1. instead of being direct, he made an oblique remark about his opponent’s character.

part a
a. piteous
b. lack of integrity and honesty
c. lack of straightforwardness
d. demented

part b
a. it offers a similar example.
b. it uses a contrasting statement.
c. it defines the word in the text.
d. it uses a cause and effect relationship.

1. if a caustic chemical accidentally splashes into the eye, repeatedly rinse the eye with water or saline and seek immediate medical attention.

part a
a. burning
b. beneficial
c. cruel
d. unwelcome

part b
a. the word is defined by the detailed instructions.
b. the detailed instructions allow the meaning to be inferred.
c. the instructions provide a cause and effect relationship.
d. the word is defined by a synonym.

Explanation:

For Question 4:

Part A: The sentence contrasts "direct" with "oblique", so "oblique" means not straightforward.
Part B: The text uses "instead of being direct" to contrast with "oblique", showing a contrasting statement context clue.

For Question 5:

Part A: A chemical requiring eye rinsing and medical attention is corrosive/burning, matching "caustic".
Part B: The emergency instructions let readers infer the harmful nature of "caustic", no direct definition is given.

Answer:

Question 4

Part A: c. Lack of straightforwardness
Part B: b. It uses a contrasting statement.

Question 5

Part A: a. Burning
Part B: b. The detailed instructions allow the meaning to be inferred.