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Exercise: Using the Context
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Directions: Use the context clues select in each sentence to help you select the definition of the underlined word. After you have read a sentence, ask yourself, "What would this word have to mean in order to make sense in this sentence?" Select the definition Watch for clue words in the sentences.




1The soldiers thought they could subjugate the townspeople, but they were unable to bring them under control.
A)avoid; detour around
B)bring under control; conquer
C)clean up
D)improve; make better



2Although many household cleaning products seem innocuous, they can be dangerous when used improperly.
A)effective
B)harmless; safe
C)clear; transparent
D)inexpensive; cheap



3Polygyny has been practiced throughout the world. In a cross-cultural study of 238 societies, a researcher found that approximately 80 percent of them permitted husbands to have several wives.
A)having more than one sister
B)having more than one brother
C)having more than one husband at the same time
D)having more than one wife at the same time



4Military leaders, athletic coaches, and teachers of young children typically exhibit an autocratic leadership style.
A)pertaining to one person having all the power
B)sharing power equally with everyone
C)fair; just
D)democratic



5The total amount of money made in one year by a person, household, or family unit is known as gross income.
A)the total amount of money a person makes in a five-year period
B)the total amount of money a person has left after paying taxes
C)the total amount of money made in one year by a person, household, or family unit
D)the total amount of money a family pays in taxes



6After two years at a community college, many students transfer to an institution that offers baccalaureate (bachelor or four-year) degree programs.
A)pertaining to a two-year college
B)pertaining to a trade school
C)pertaining to a technical school
D)pertaining to bachelor or four-year







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