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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
A. decorate
B. brighten
C. repair
D. examine
B. brighten
I needed some extra support,in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
A. ignore
B. replace
C. challenge
D. help
D. help
The secret files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
A. public
B. hidden
C. private
D. shared
C. private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
A. locked
B. open
C. broken
D. noisy
B. open
Samuel is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does BROG mean?
A. tired
B. loud
C. smart
D. careless
C. smart
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?
A. complain loudly about
B. refuse to support
C. ask others to improve
D. watch carefully
B. refuse to support
The father and son gathered dry twigs so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does gathered mean?
A. dropped
B. collected
C. broke
D. burned
B. collected
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
A. enjoys
B. dislikes
C. cooks
D. avoids
B. dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
A. enjoy
B. taste
C. hate
D. share
C. hate
My WEEPLE wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?
A. a toy
B. a dog
C. a bird
D. a person
B. a dog
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
A. tear down
B. fix up
C. move away
D. build again
A. tear down
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
A. strong winds during storms
B. clouds forming in the sky
C. types of weather that fall from the sky
D. changes in temperature
C. types of weather that fall from the sky
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
A. helpful
B. expensive
C. necessary
D. optional
C. necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A. very little
B. a lot
C. difficult
D. confusing
B. a lot
Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week.
Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?
A. a restaurant
B. a house
C. a park
D. a store
D. a store
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
A. unsure about her goals
B. eager to succeed
C. easily distracted
D. satisfied with little effort
B. eager to succeed
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
A. directions
B. supplies
C. tickets
D. plans
B. supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
A. ran quickly
B. stood still
C. wandered aimlessly
D. walked slowly
D. walked slowly
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
A. very hot
B. slightly warm
C. freezing cold
D. hard to predict
A. very hot
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition.
What is ZOOSH?
A. broken
B. perfect
C. old
D. expensive
B. perfect
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
A. safe and certain
B. difficult to understand
C. likely to fall apart
D. easy to control
C. likely to fall apart
not secure
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
A. a place where tools are sold
B. a place where clothes are handmade
C. a place where clothes for men are sold
D. a place where food is prepared
C. a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
A. very expensive
B. easy to find
C. different from others
D. not special
D. not special
-doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
A. very strict
B. not serious about rules
C. confused by rules
D. focused on rules
B. not serious about rules
Sarah is so SLEN. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly.
What is SLEN?
A. quiet
B. patient
C. helpful
D. annoying
D. annoying