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The doctor had a mortified look on her face. She had accidentally grabbed the wrong patient's file and hadn't realized it until the check-up was almost over. Using context clues, what does mortified mean? What type of clue did you use? A.) a feeling of pain and fear B.) emotionally cold and distant C.) greatly embarrassed D.) proud of a major accomplishment

C.) greatly embarrassed General, or inference, clues

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The city decided to dismantle the old condemned house. They wanted it pulled down and taken apart in order to build an orphanage. It was so old that the walls easily fell. It crumbled to the ground without a fight. Using context clues, what is the meaning of dismantle? What type of clue did you use?
Dismantle means to pull down, or take apart Type of clue used - definition or restatement clue
100
Denise's brother was going to fight in the Iraqi war. She was sullen, or unwilling to talk or be sociable, with anyone the day he left. Her parents tried to cheer her up by taking her out for ice cream. She wrote him letters every week while he was away. Using context clues, what does the word sullen mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) to try to cheer up B) to write letters C) unwilling to talk or be sociable D) to fight in a war
C) unwilling to talk or be sociable Clue used - definition clue Signal Word - or
100
During the transition, or change, we will need to put the sixth graders with the seventh graders. Using context clues, what does the word transition mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) radio B) change C) during D) morning
B) change Clue used - synonym clue Signal Word - or
100
Our new puppy was so rambunctious; all she wanted to do was run in circles around the house. Using context clues, the word rambunctious in this sentence means: Which type of clue did you use? A) quiet B) calm C) laid-back D) energetic
D) energetic type of clue - general or inference
200
Bernice needed something to quench, or satisfy, her thirst. She had been running around all day and forgot her water bottle at home. What is the meaning of the word quench? What type of context clue did you use? What was the signal word?
satisfy clue used - definition clue Signal word - or
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My little brother is a nuisance. He asks lots of questions, follows me everywhere, and takes my stuff without asking. Using context clues, what does the word nuisance mean? which type of clue did you use? A) boy B) young C) pest D) small
C) pest clue used - example clue
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Terry was obstinate; she was being stubborn and refused to see any movie other than the one she wanted. Using context clues, what does the word obstinate mean? What type of context clue did you use? A) easily gives in B) compliant C) stubborn D) peacemaker
C) stubborn Clue used - synonym clue
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Daniel haggled, in other words he bargained, with his parents in order to get a later curfew. He promised to do extra chores and always be home on time. He also agreed to take care of his younger siblings when his parents went out once a week. Using context clues, what does the word haggled mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word?
meaning - bargained Clue used - definition clue Signal Words - in other words
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There is a strep throat epidemic at the university. The illness spread quickly among the students in the dorm buildings. The student health office is very busy this week! Using context clues, what does the word epidemic mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) a university B) a dorm building C) an illness that spreads quickly D) a student health office
C) an illness that spreads quickly Clue used - general clues or inference
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Our class saw many artifacts, such as pottery, art, and statues, at the museum. Using context clues, what does the word artifacts mean? which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) paintings and sculptures from a time period B) inventions from a particular time period C) man-made objects from a particular time period D) famous people from a particular time period
C) man-made objects from a particular time period Clue used - example clues Signal words - such as
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Some people ostracize those who are different from them. It is better to be welcoming to everyone regardless of how different they are from you. Using context clues, what does the word ostracize mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) welcome B) embrace C) include D) exclude
D) exclude Clue used - antonym clue
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Without thinking, she inadvertently knocked the priceless vase off of the table. Using context clues, the word inadvertently in this sentence means: What type of clue did you use? A) deliberately B) intentionally C) purposefully D) accidentally
D) accidentally Clue used - general or inference clue
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John started out as my friend, but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game. Using context clues, the word antagonist in this sentence means: What type of clue did you use? A) friend B) enemy or opponent C) supporter D) helper
B) enemy or opponent Clue used - antonym clue Signal Word - but
300
Jesse James was one of the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West, meaning he was well known for his bad deeds. He was a greedy and ruthless thief who robbed many banks, trains, and stagecoaches. He often traveled with a band of other outlaws. Using context clues, what does the word notorious mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) to travel with others B) a robber or thief C) well known for bad deeds D) greedy and ruthless
C) well known for bad deeds Clue used - definition clue Signal Word - meaning
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Although Marcy is excited to play in the snow, Joshua is reluctant because it is so cold. Using context clues, what does the word reluctant mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) excited B) unwilling C) willing D) ready
B) unwilling Clue used - antonym clue Signal word - Although
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The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using context clues, what does the word chronological mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) messed up B) broken C) in order D) out of order
C) in order Clue used -synonym clue
400
During his lecture, the ornithologist described his research on owls, eagles, and hawks. Using context clues, what does the word ornithologist mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) a type of bird B) a predator of birds C) a prey of birds D) a person who studies birds
D) a person who studies birds Clue used - example clue
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Being unselfish is rewarding, while being inconsiderate can cost you many friendships. Using the context clues, the word inconsiderate in this sentence means: Which type of clue did you use? A) cultured B) influenced C) selfish D) firm
C) selfish Clue used - antonym clue Signal Word - while
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The military contractor could not obtain the right security clearance. He was only allowed, or permitted, on some parts on the base and forbidden from entering much of the rest. Using context clues, what does the word clearance mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) knowledge B) promotion C) equipment D) permission
D) permission Clue used - inference or general clues
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We were all quite apathetic in the movie about the Cold War, but we became interested when it started showing the missiles being made. Using context clues, what does the word apathetic mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) interested B) upset C) happy D) uninterested
D) uninterested Clue used - antonym clue Signal Word - but
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Mongooses are notorious for gobbling down scorpions and even poisonous snakes...Part of the reason behind the mongoose's seemingly reckless dietary choices is its immunity to venom... Despite the mongoose's invulnerability to poison, killing a snake is no easy feat. What does the word invulnerability mean in this passage? Which type of clue did you use? A) resistance B) disgust C) attraction D) sensitivity
A) resistance clue used - inference or general clues
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Venoms with hemotoxins stage a large-scale attack on the tissue and blood of the victim. The molecules in the venom begin rapidly destroying red blood cells in the victim, preventing clotting and causing the victim’s blood to become toxic. The body begins to deteriorate from the inside and the outside at the same time! What does deteriorate mean? Which type of clue did you use? A) repair B) expand C) break down D) change colors
C) break down Clue used - inference or general clues
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Then Rikki-tikki went out into the garden to see what was to be seen. It was a large garden, only half cultivated, with bushes, as big as summer-houses, of Marshal Niel roses, lime and orange trees, clumps of bamboos, and thickets of high grass. What is the most likely meaning of the word cultivated? Which type of clue did you use? A) prepared for planting B) meant for show C) colorful and fragrant D) used for entertaining
A) prepared for planting clue used - inference or general
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The docile, or ready and willing to be taught, students sat up straight and focused their attention on the teacher. They were eager to learn and enjoyed the fun, engaging lesson. Their teacher rewarded them for their hard work and obedience by allowing them to have extra recess time at the end of the week. Using context clues, what does the word docile mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) eager to learn B) to be rewarded C) ready and willing to be taught D) to sit up straight
C) ready and willing to be taught Clue used - Definition clue Signal Word - or
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