C
Unlike the noisy cafeteria, the library felt peaceful. Students sat quietly and read their books.
What does peaceful most nearly mean?
A. calm and quiet
B. dark and empty
C. bright and colorful
A. calm and quiet
I asked my mom if my friend could slumber, or stay the night, at my house this weekend.
Using context clues, what does slumber mean?
sleep
The private files were marked 'CONFIDENTIAL.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
Mr. Walker RARELY goes to the movie theater. He usually stays in his house and watches movies on his television.
What word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of RARELY?
USUALLY - antonym
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. carefully
b. loudly
c. tirelessly
carefully
In some deserts, water can be scarce. People may have to travel far to find a river or well.
What does scarce mean?
A. unsafe to drink
B. very expensive
C. hard to find
C. hard to find
Before the camping trip, the family packed several provisions. They brought food, water, and a small cooking pot.
What does provisions mean?
A. supplies for a trip
B. clothes for cold weather
C. maps for traveling
A. supplies for a trip
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely LOATHE vanilla icing.
What type of clue is this?
antonym
While his desk used to be messy, now Jordan keeps it orderly. His books are stacked neatly and his papers are in folders.
organized, in order
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
After running around the playground for a long time, Mia felt weary. She sat on the bench and said she needed a rest.
What does weary mean?
A. very tired
B. very hungry
C. very excited
A. very tired
The teacher asked the class to examine the picture closely. Students looked carefully at the details to find clues.
look at closely or carefully