Reading Comprehension - Context Clues - MCQs
What does ‘obscure’ mean in the sentence ‘His explanation was so obscure that few understood it.’?
A. Clear
B. Difficult to understand
C. Simple
D. Transparent
Answer: Difficult to understand
What does ‘insipid’ mean in the sentence ‘The soup was insipid, lacking flavor and excitement.’?
A. Flavorful
B. Dull and uninteresting
C. Spicy
D. Rich
Answer: Dull and uninteresting
In the context ‘Her demeanor was inscrutable, making it hard to read her emotions,’ what does ‘inscrutable’ mean?
A. Easily understood
B. Impossible to understand
C. Transparent
D. Open
Answer: Impossible to understand
What does ‘spurious’ mean in the context ‘His spurious claims were quickly dismissed.’?
A. Genuine
B. False or fake
C. Truthful
D. Honest
Answer: False or fake
In the context ‘The book was a gripping tale of adventure,’ what does ‘gripping’ mean?
A. Uninteresting
B. Engaging and exciting
C. Boring
D. Tedious
Answer: Engaging and exciting
In the context ‘The atmosphere was charged with tension,’ what does ‘charged’ mean?
A. Empty
B. Full of energy or emotion
C. Calm
D. Relaxed
Answer: Full of energy or emotion
In the phrase ‘His attitude was one of apathy,’ what does ‘apathy’ imply?
A. Interest
B. Indifference or lack of concern
C. Excitement
D. Enthusiasm
Answer: Indifference or lack of concern
What does ‘dormant’ mean in the sentence ‘The volcano has been dormant for centuries.’?
A. Active
B. Inactive or asleep
C. Explosive
D. Awake
Answer: Inactive or asleep
What does ‘antiquated’ mean in the sentence ‘The machinery was antiquated and inefficient.’?
A. Modern
B. Old-fashioned and outdated
C. Innovative
D. New
Answer: Old-fashioned and outdated
In the phrase ‘The situation was fraught with danger,’ what does ‘fraught’ imply?
A. Lacking
B. Filled with or full of
C. Empty
D. Safe
Answer: Filled with or full of