Context Clues
The elephant at the zoo was so large it seemed absolutely ______________________.
enormous, huge
synonym for funny?
humorous, amusing, comical, entertaining, witty
antonym for happy?
sad, unhappy, miserable
Give 2 definitions for: bat
He swung the bat and hit the baseball. The bat flew out of the dark cave.
Piece of cake
Something that’s very easy to do.
After running the mile in P.E., Jasmine felt completely ______________________ and needed to rest.
exhausted
synonym for tired?
exhausted, sleepy, fatigued, weary
antonym for hot?
cold, cool, freezing
Give 2 definitions for: bark
The bark of the dog was loud. The bark of the tree felt rough.
Bend over backward
To try very hard to help or please someone.
The old castle on the hill looked ______________________, as if it had been there for hundreds of years.
ancient
synonym for happy?
joyful, glad, cheerful, content
antonym for begin?
end, finish, stop
Give 2 definitions for: right
You were right about the answer. Turn right at the next intersection.
Under the weather
Feeling sick or unwell.
The storm caused a ______________________ change in the weather; one moment it was sunny, the next it was pouring.
rapid, quick
synonym for angry?
mad, furious, irritated, enraged
antonym for strong?
weak, fragile
Give 2 definitions for: run
He will run in the track meet tomorrow. The machine will run smoothly if you oil it.
Bite the bullet
To do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
When the comedian started his routine, the entire audience found him incredibly ______________________.
funny, humorous, hilarious, witty
synonym for fast?
quick, speedy, rapid, swift
antonym for light (as in brightness or weight)?
dark, heavy
Give 2 definitions for: light
The room was filled with bright light. This backpack is really light to carry.
Hit the nail on the head
To be exactly right or accurate about something.