Context Clues
After Mrs. Danielian 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 The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring
b) out of date or an old model of something that is no longer used
Yael danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean? a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
The principal DICTATED sternly that all students dance to KPOP daily or they would be suspended! What word would be a synonym for DICTATED? a) asked b) knew c) commanded
c) commanded
When Manchester United won the soccer match, a fight began to ESCALATE; even the crowd began fighting. What does ESCALATE mean?
To ESCALATE something means to make it increasingly worse.
Savage 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
Mia was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Will REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe and that she would be okay. What does REASSURED mean? (What was it that Pablocito did?) a) comforted b) reminded c) forced d) Bradshaw danced!
a) comforted
Beyonce felt EXASPERATED because only Charlie could dance like her. Beyonce tried to teach the class how to dance, but they couldn't dance like Mrs. Bradshaw. It was so EXASPERATING. What does EXASPERATED & EXASPERATING mean? a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
b) frustrated frustrating
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that Bruno Mars did not need her flashlight. What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled
a) lit
People always comment about much Messi RESEMBLES Ronaldo. 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".
Zachary 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 or not delicious enough. Just okay Clues -- added more garlic
Nicole's meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large
b) few
When Sabrina Carpenter called Mrs. Danielian on the phone, she answered in a NONCHALANT tone. She didn't want her to know how truly excited she really was! What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed or calm b) enthusiastic c) angry
a) relaxed or calm
Mrs. D decided to WITHDRAW her vote for David Beckham. She realized she is a bigger Wayne Rooney fan. What does WITHDRAW mean?
WITHDRAW means to remove, take away or take back.
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED, per Christopher. What does PERISHED mean? Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning. a) got sick b) died c) escaped
b) died Clues -- killing, people, population
Brady had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise boring and dark room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright
c) bright
Mrs. Danielian used to love listening to Justin Beiber and One Direction. Now that she's a huge Bad Bunny fan, she SELDOMLY listens to them anymore. What would be a synonym for SELDOMLY? a) often b) usually c) rarely
c) rarely
Neymar and Shaw noticed an IMMENSE lead over the opposing team. The score was 80-2. What would be a synonym for IMMENSE?
Some synonyms for IMMENSE would be, "big, large, massive, huge, overwhelming, enormous".
That movie had an INTENSE effect on me. I could not stop thinking about it! Giselle, Kacey, and Jaylee all cried during the movie! What does INTENSE mean? Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning. a) powerful b) mild c bad
a) powerful Clues -- not stop thinking about it
Justin 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
Taylor Swift drives slowly when she gets close to Avery's Creek Elementary and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) whip nae nae c) animals crossing
a) people walking :)
Kevin's INTENTION was to play soccer with Neymar but it rained outside and they couldn't play. :(
INTENTION means plan, goal, mission, etc.
Mason, Miguel, Spyret and Victoria knew that there were NUMEROUS reasons why they should take the job, but they just did not want it. What does NUMEROUS mean? Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning. a) a few b) many c) none
b) many Clues -- reasons why