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Question 11 pts

Which one of these is NOT a type of context clue?
Group of answer choices

synonym

analogy

cause-and-effect

antonym

definition

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Question 21 pts
Luisa's capriciousness often got her into trouble; she always said or did things without thinking through her actions first.

In the sentence above, capriciousness means:
Group of answer choices

impulsiveness

happiness

bitterness

friendliness

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Question 31 pts
Read this excerpt from Consumer Product Safety Commission: Document 93:

"Protective gear—such as slip-resistant, closed shoes; helmets; and specially designed padding—may not fully protect skateboarders from fractures, but its use is recommended because such gear can reduce the number and severity of injuries."

In this sentence, what does the term protective gear mean?
Group of answer choices

reduce injuries

safe skate parks

specially designed skateboards

gear worn while skateboarding

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Question 41 pts
Read this excerpt from a Software User's Agreement:

"This software is for individual use only. Loading disc contents onto multiple computers is strictly prohibited."



What does the word prohibited mean in this excerpt?

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encouraged

forbidden

allowed

evident

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Question 51 pts
The second step in the five-step process for using context clues is—
Group of answer choices

rereading for context clues.

thinking of the word as a blank to be filled.

discussing the meaning with a friend.

determining the word's part of speech.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Which one of these is NOT a type of context clue?

  • Answer: analogy

Question 2: In the sentence above, capriciousness means:

  • Answer: impulsiveness

Question 3: In this sentence, what does the term protective gear mean?

  • Answer: gear worn while skateboarding

Question 4: What does the word prohibited mean in this excerpt?

  • Answer: forbidden

Question 5: The second step in the five-step process for using context clues is—

  • Answer: thinking of the word as a blank to be filled.

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