How is vocabulary tested on the NC English II EOC?

In the context of the reading passages, so the right meaning is the one the sentence supports

Which is a contrast context clue?

A signal word like 'but' or 'unlike' showing the word means the opposite of something stated

Its part of speech (for example, '-ation' makes a noun, '-ous' makes an adjective)

Denotation is the literal dictionary meaning; connotation is the feeling or association a word carries

Cast the same careful spending in a positive light

endure something difficult with courage

The news affected her with sudden, overwhelming force

Each of the students brings a notebook

The comma of direct address shows the speaker is talking to Grandma; without it, Grandma becomes what is eaten

12questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

How is vocabulary tested on the NC English II EOC?
Which is a contrast context clue?
In 'The once-bustling mill now stood derelict, its windows broken,' 'derelict' most nearly means:
The word 'incredulous' has the prefix 'in-' (not) and root 'cred' (believe). It most nearly means:
What does a suffix often change in addition to a word's meaning?
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Which word has the most negative connotation for someone who does not give up?
An author calls a politician 'thrifty' instead of 'stingy.' The effect is to:
The phrase 'bite the bullet' most nearly means:
A narrator says news 'hit her like a freight train.' The intended meaning is:
Which sentence uses standard English correctly?
How can punctuation change meaning, as in 'Let's eat, Grandma' versus 'Let's eat Grandma'?