Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the meaning of the word in bold using an antonym as a context clue:
Though some of Grandpa's inventions were preposterous , the automatic door he attached to the chicken coop ended up being quite sensible.
A)ridiculous
B)thoughtful
C)intelligent
D)reasonable

Question

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the meaning of the word in bold using an antonym as a context clue:
Though some of Grandpa's inventions were preposterous , the automatic door he attached to the chicken coop ended up being quite sensible.
A)ridiculous
B)thoughtful ​
C)intelligent
D)reasonable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The word "preposterous" is used in contrast to "sensible," indicating that Grandpa's inventions were ridiculous or absurd.

Directions: Use Your Knowledge of Reading, Writing, the Conventions of Grammar