I Know My Context Clues
The company had to DEMOLISH the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
a.) build
b.) destroy
c.) paint
d.) rebuild
b) destroy
I asked my mom if my friend could SLUMBER at my house over the weekend?
Using context clues, what does slumber mean?
a.) party
b.) watch a movie
c.) BBQ
d.) sleep
d.) sleep
The private files were marked 'CONFIDENTIAL.' No one could open them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
a.) obvious
b.) public
c.) altered
d.) private
d.) private
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?
a.) all the time
b.) frequent
c.) not often
d.) never
c.) not often
Bill had worked hard to build his company into a PROSPEROUS business worth billions of dollars.
Using context clues, what does prosperous mean?
a.) makes lots of money
b.) went bankrupt
c.) unsuccessful
d.) hard-working
a.) makes lots of money
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?
a.) carelessly
b.) carefully
c.) quickly
d.) without caution
b.) carefully
I needed some extra AID such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, in math.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
a.) help
b.) to teach
c.) unassist
d.) medical assistance
a.) help
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.
a.) dislike
b.) love
c.) distaste
d.) eye
b.) love
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely LOATHE vanilla icing.
Using context clues, what does loathe mean?
a.) hate
b.) like
c.) yummy
d.) want more
a.) hate
Bill decided to ELIMINATE the problem by getting rid of his flowers.
Using the context clues, what does eliminate mean?
a.) plant more
b.) plant new ones
c.) get rid of
d.) buy more
c.) get rid of
Anna is AMBITIOUS. She studies for 4 hours every night and takes extra classes on the weekend.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
a.) dumb
b.) worthless
c.) hard-working
d.) cautious
c.) hard working
People always comment about how Cindy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same hair, eyes, and smile.
Using context clues, what does resembles mean?
a.) they are twins
b.) look alike
c.) unlike
d.) pretty
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.) shut
b.) cracked open
c.) locked
d.) pushed on
b.) cracked open
Dad thought the pizza tasted BLAND so he added more garlic to it.
Using context clues, what does bland mean?
a.) tasteful
b.) yucky
c.) lack of flavor
d.) flavorful
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION or a daily look at the equipment.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a.) to look at something carefully
b.) to do away with
c.) investigate
d.) clean
a.) to look at something carefully
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.) award
b.) attend
c.) give money to
d.) refuse to support
d.) refuse to support
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?
a.) exact
b.) estimated
c.) don´t know
d.) late
b.) estimated
Vegetables are ESSENTIAL to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
a.) unhealthy
b.) useless
c.) good
d.) necessary
d.) necessary
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.) mild
b.) cool
c.) dry
d.) extremely hot
d.) extremely hot
VCR'S, paper maps, and record players are practically obsolete in 2022.
Using context clues, what does obsolete mean?
a.) hip
b.) well known
c.) out of date
d.) modern
c.) out of date
If the lightbulb is too dim to ILLUMINATE the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
a.) dull
b.) brighten
c.) unlit
d.) sparkle
Detective Jones was investigating a bank robbery. He collected EVIDENCE such as fingerprints and security camera footage.
Using context clues, what does evidence mean?
a.) pictures
b.) money
c.) judgment
d.) proof
d.) proof
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?
a.) friendly
b.) unsociable
c.) approachable
d.) sad
b.) unsociable
Last night I had COPIOUS amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
a.) none
b.) a little
c.) a lot
d.) not much
c.) a lot
There was a CONTROVERSY about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of it, many students were not.
Using context clues, what does controversy mean?
a.) disagreement
b.) agreed upon
c.) sell
d.) buy
a.) disagreement