9th grade vocabulary

Example

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word? The artist's style is ___: she combines ancient techniques with digital tools. (it mixes different sources)

1. Words-in-context questions reward using every clue in the sentence.
2. Put it back into the sentence and read it aloud: "The artist's style is eclectic: she combines ancient techniques with digital tools."
3. So the answer is: eclectic

Answer: eclectic

Example

Use the roots and affixes to choose the meaning of the word. retrospective

1. Advanced vocabulary is often built from Latin and Greek parts you already know.
2. retro = back + spect = look.
3. So the answer is: looking back on the past

Answer: looking back on the past

Example

As used in the sentence, the word in capitals most nearly means: The old warehouse will HOUSE the new art collection.

1. Many words have several meanings; context tells you which one the writer intends.
2. So the answer is: contain

Answer: contain

Example

Choose the word that best conveys the writer's attitude. The writer is critical of the crowd: "A ___ gathered outside the stadium."

1. Connotation lets a writer show approval or criticism without saying it directly.
2. Put it back into the sentence and read it aloud: "The writer is critical of the crowd: "A mob gathered outside the stadium.""
3. So the answer is: mob

Answer: mob