IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Using Context Clues Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the sentence. 'The mountain path was very precarious, winding steeply with a sharp drop-off on one side.' Which word is a synonym for precarious?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous

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Beautiful

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Long

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Clear

Question 2

In the story, the main character felt forlorn after his best friend moved away. He sat by himself at lunch and didn't want to play at recess. What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

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Sad and lonely

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Angry

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Excited

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Tired

Question 3

The archaeologist carefully unearthed the ancient artifact, making sure not to damage the fragile pottery. What does 'unearthed' mean in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Dug up

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Broke

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Hid

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Washed

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses context clues to help the reader understand the meaning of the word 'gargantuan'?

Accepted Answer

The gargantuan whale swam through the ocean, dwarfing all the other fish around it.

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The elephant was gargantuan.

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I saw a gargantuan cloud in the sky.

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The boy thought the cupcake was gargantuan.

Question 5

Read the passage: 'Maria was apprehensive about her first day at the new school. Her stomach fluttered with nerves, and she clutched her backpack tightly as she walked to the door.' What does 'apprehensive' mean?

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Worried or anxious

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Excited

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Angry

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Calm

Question 6

The chef's culinary creations were famous throughout the city. People came from all over to taste his delicious food. The word 'culinary' relates to:

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Cooking

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Building

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Music

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Gardening