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You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal. Do you remember how kind she was?
What does AFFABLE mean? a) friendly/nice b) mean c) knowledgeable d) tall
What type of context clue is used? a) synonyms b) antonyms c) explanation/definition d) example
a) friendly or nice
a)synonym because it says "do you remember how KIND she was.
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
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
Some colleges ABBREVIATE their names to make them shorter; like LSU and VT.
What does ABBREVIATE mean?
to shorten, abridge
Julia wasn't sure exactly what time they would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00. What does APPROXIMATE mean? Give the context clues you used in the sentence to determine the meaning. a) estimated b) unknown c) exact
a) estimated Clues --- wasn't sure exactly, thought, around
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
what does revoked mean? a) given b) to away c) liked d) hang out
What type of context clue is used? a) synonym b) defintion c) antonym d) example
b) to away
d) example because it said she/he couldn't hang with her/his friends.
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. What does EXASPERATED mean? a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
b) frustrated
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
People always comment about much Lucy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same eyes, hair, and smile. What is a synonym for RESEMBLES?
To resemble means to "be, look, or act alike". Some synonyms for this use of the word would be "looks like" or "is like".
Dad thought the spaghetti sauce was too BLAND, so he added more garlic. What does BLAND mean? Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning. a) salty b) spicy c) mild
c) mild Clues -- added more garlic
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car. She was worried he would not let her drive again.
What does FRETTED mean?
what type of context clue is used?
worried
synonym because it says worried
Arnold approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure. What does CAUTIOUSLY mean? a) quickly b) carefully c) carelessly
b) carefully
Everyone clapped in ADULATION when he finished singing.
What does ADULATION mean?
excessive praise, flattery
My grandpa was telling me an ANECDOTE from when he was 15.
what does ANECDOTE mean?
brief story; short narrative
This sentence uses the vocabulary word CONGESTED correctly.
I will be arriving very late to work because the freeways are severely congested.
true
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
what does APPEARANCE mean?
what type of context clue is used?
a) antonym b) definition c) inference d) word parts
the way someone looks
c) inference
She did several backbends in a row to show how LIMBER she was, so that she could be chosen for the squad.
What does Limber mean?
flexible
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?
c) rarely
Denise stared at the IMMENSE pile of laundry and wondered how her children could go through so many clothes in a week. What would be a synonym for IMMENSE?
Some synonyms for IMMENSE would be, "big, large, massive, huge, overwhelming, enormous".
In a stagnant housing market, few people buy homes.
In the above sentence, the word STAGNANT means:
a) not impressionable b) very popular c) not active
d) very busy
c) not active
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
what does BOISTEROUS mean?
what type of context clue is used?
lively, energized
antonym because it says unlike, and boisterous is the opposite of exhausted.
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean?
c) paid
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
Tamara was shocked when she learned about the SENSELESS killing of thousands of buffalos by settlers in the early 1800's. What does SENSELESS mean?
SENSELESS means without meaning; meaningless. To have no purpose.
Angela knew that there were NUMEROUS reasons why she should take the job, but she just did not want it. What does NUMEROUS mean? Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning.
b) many Clues -- reasons why