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Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues

Question 7 • English 9 A

Which sentence uses an antonym clue to help the reader determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Answer
A
After the thieves were arrested, the police confiscated the contents of the house, taking away all the stolen items.
B
The former king was adored by the people for his reasonable decisions, but the new king was disliked for his arbitrary decisions.
C
Though the team was usually hungry after practice, the coach was still surprised at how famished they were today.
D
The lead actor’s impulsive behavior, making up lines that weren’t in the script, caused the director to recast the role.

Explanation

An antonym clue gives a contrasting word or idea that helps explain the underlined word. In choice B, “arbitrary” is contrasted with “reasonable,” and the word “but” signals that contrast. The sentence suggests arbitrary decisions are not reasonable; choice C instead uses “famished” as a synonym for hungry.

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