Question

name: dakota date: 9/12 per: 2
context clues practice (high frequency tested words)

1. anticipation

the crowd waited in anticipation, leaning forward in their seats as the curtain began to rise.
what does the word anticipation most likely mean in this sentence?
a. excitement about what will happen
b. anger toward what already happened
c. confusion about what might happen
d. disappointment with the ending

1. convey

the author uses strong imagery to convey the character’s fear of the storm.
what does the word convey most likely mean in this sentence?
a. hide
b. express
c. replace
d. forget

1. inspire

the scientist’s discovery will inspire young students to study the wonders of space.
what does the word inspire most likely mean in this sentence?
a. to encourage or motivate
b. to confuse or trick
c. to disappoint or sadden
d. to prevent or block

1. contribute

each team member will contribute an idea to help solve the problem.
what does the word contribute most likely mean in this sentence?
a. to take away from
b. to give or add something
c. to argue against
d. to ignore completely

Explanation:

1. "Anticipation" means excitement about what will happen. The crowd leaning forward as the curtain rises shows eagerness for what's to come.
2. "Convey" in the context of using imagery to show a character's fear means to express.
3. "Inspire" when a discovery makes students want to study space means to encourage or motivate.
4. "Contribute" when team - members give ideas to solve a problem means to give or add something.

Answer:

1. A. Excitement about what will happen
2. B. Express
3. A. To encourage or motivate
4. B. To give or add something