ELA Quick Check. 1 correct answer per question.

Question

1. Which option describes a synonym?
a. a word or phrase that has a similar meaning
b. a word or phrase that is a model of something
c. a word or phrase that is unfamiliar
d. a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning

2. Use the sentence to answer the question.

At times in debate there is dissension. When discussing topics on which people take varying positions, it is especially important to have strong communication skills.

"People take varying positions" is the context clue for the word dissension. Which type of context clue is this?
a. example
b. antonym
c. definition
d. synonym

Answer 1

1. a. a word or phrase that has a similar meaning

2. a. example