Context Clues
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE.
The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring
b) out of date
What does the Prefix "pre" mean?
Before
The principal DICTATED that all students would be required to follow the school dress code.
What word would be a synonym for DICTATED? a) asked b) knew c) commanded
c) commanded
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe.
What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced
a) comforted
What does the prefix "un" mean?
NOT
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights.
What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled
a) lit
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and trees were SPARSE.
What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) big
b) few
What does the prefix "dis" mean?
NOT
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone.
What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) carefree
a) relaxed or c) carefree
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room.
What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright
c) bright
What does the prefix "re" mean?
Again
Mrs. Olsen used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she SELDOM plays anymore.
What would be a synonym for SELDOM? a) often b) always c) rarely
c) rarely
Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere!
What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech
b) movable
What does the prefix "de" mean?
opposite
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS.
What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) pets c) fruit stands
a) people walking