Example Clues
They composed a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort. ___________
A. wrote
B. sang
C. bought
D. wanted
A. wrote
While she was indifferent to golf, he husband was an avid fan.
A. boring
B. likeable
C. eager
D. pleasant
C. eager
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The police caught the burglar or thief.
clue word or
a thief
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
________________________________________
A. ugly
B. tiny
C. for dogs
D. like a palace
D. like a palace
A wizard is a man with magical powers.
a man with magical powers
3. The tragic ending to the story made the woman cry. _______________
A. long
B. dumb
C. impossible
D. sad
D. sad
I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.
A. special
B. loud
C. happy
D. common
D. common
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The man tried to escape or get away with the stollen goods.
get away with
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
______________________
A. bread
B. silverware
C. drinks
D. menus
D. menus
Streams are small narrow rivers.
What is a stream?
a small narrow river
The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargain
. _______________
A. car for kids
B. good price
C. colorful car
D. expensive deal
B. good price
Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box, but her gullible little brother opened it anyway.
A. trusting
B. sad
C. doomed
D. careful
A. trusting
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The teacher reprimanded or scolded the students
scolded or spoke harshly to
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. ____________________________________
A. crosswalks
B. walkers
C. stoplights
D. parrots
B. walkers
A habitat is a place where animals live.
What is a habitat?
a place where animals live
We got out our umbrellas as it began to sprinkle
. _______________
A. get windy
B. become louder
C. rain lightly
D. get dark
C. rain lightly
The woman abhorred cleaning house, but she loved a spotless home.
A. often
B. demanded
C. enjoyed
D. hated
D. hated
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The teacher asked the students to cease or stop all the noise.
stop
The old woman offered the young boy some money to cut her grass, but he refused, saying it was unnecessary to pay him.
What does refused mean?
to show a desire to do or give something
A village is a small rural community.
What is a village?
A small rural community
The pioneers who had endured the long winter welcomed the warm spring. _______________
A. missed
B. survived
C. closed
D. wanted
B. survived
George is adept with crossword puzzles, while his sister is a failure at solving them.
A. miserable
B. skilled
C. close
D. bored
B. skilled
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The court sent the burglar to the penitentiary or prison for his crimes.
prison
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them, and took time to settle down.
Definition of rattled: to confuse or upset
Drawings of places from above are called maps.
What are maps?
drawings of places from above