Context Clues

C

100

The company had to DEMOLISH the building to make room for the new parking lot.  

Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

200

Eric approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it would be dead, but he did not know for sure.

Using context clues, what does cautiously mean?

carefully

300

Anna is AMBITIOUS. She studies for 4 hours every night and takes extra classes on the weekend. 

Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

hard working, focused, driven

400

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to BOYCOTT the circus.  

Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

refuse to support or attend

500

If the lightbulb is too dim to ILLUMINATE the room, it should be replaced. 

Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up 

L

100

I asked my mom if my friend could SLUMBER at my house over the weekend?

Using context clues, what does slumber mean?

sleep

200

I needed some extra SUPPORT, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, in math.  

Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

300

People always comment about how Cindy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same hair, eyes and smile.

Using context clues, what does resembles mean? 

is like/looks like

400

Julia wasn't sure exactly what time her friends would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00. 

Using context clues, what does approximate mean?

estimate

500

Detective Jones was investigating a bank robbery. He collected EVIDENCE such as fingerprints and security camera footage. 

Using context clues, what does evidence mean?

proof

U

100

The private files were marked 'CONFIDENTIAL.'  

Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

200

Sarah developed an AFFECTION for nature growing up in the countryside. As an adult, she works as a gardener. 

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection.

love, interest

300

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly AJAR.

 Using context clues, what does ajar mean?

opened, cracked

400

Vegetables are ESSENTIAL to a healthy diet.  

Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

500

The young girl was very ALOOF. She never spoke to anyone and she refused to work in groups.   

Using context clues, what does aloof mean?

unsociable/ unapproachable

E

100

Mr. Walker RARELY goes to the movie theater. He usually stays in his house and watches movies on his television. 

Using context clues, what does rarely mean? 

not often 

200

I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely LOATHE vanilla icing.  

Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

300

Dad thought the pizza tasted BLAND so he added more garlic to it. 

Using context clues, what does bland mean?

mild, lacking taste or flavor

400

The Sahara Desert has SCORCHING temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.

Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

500

Last night I had COPIOUS amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  

Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot, large amount

S

100

Bill had worked hard to build his company into a PROSPEROUS business worth billions of dollars. 

Using context clues, what does prosperous mean?

wealthy, successful

200

Bill decided to ELIMINATE the problem by getting rid of his flowers. 

Using the context clues, what does eliminate mean?

get rid of 

300

The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or a  of all of the equipment each day. 

Using context clues, what does inspection mean?

 to look at something carefully

400

VCR'S, paper maps and record players are  practically obsolete in 2022. 

Using context clues, what does obsolete mean?

no longer used, out of date, 

500

The clock in our classroom was not working, so I had to estimate how much time was left in class. 

Using context clues, what does estimate mean?

Guess