Definitions
What word means “to suddenly inhale in surprise”?
A. Sneeze
B. Gasp
C. Sing
D. Cheer
B. Gasp
When we bought our new house, a company had to survey the land.
What does the word “survey” mean?
A. Purchase
B. Measure
C. Approach
D. Photograph
B. Measure
Xavier’s mother told him to always clean up after himself. He wanted to avoid getting into trouble, so he made sure all of his toys were put away before he left the room.
What words make the BEST context clues for defining the word, “avoid”?
A. mother told him
B. after himself
C. made sure
D. left the room
C. made sure
What is an antonym for “problem”?
A. Capture
B. Symbol
C. Climate
D. Solution
D. Solution
What word means “having knowledge and understanding”?
A. Disease
B. Wisdom
C. Volunteer
D. Reverse
B. Wisdom
A list of things to be done.
What word does this define?
A. Schedule
B. Responsible
C. Certain
D. Recall
A. Schedule
The civil rights leader had a vision of a better future.
What does the word “vision” mean?
A. Dream
B.Photograph
C. Drawing
D. Program
A. Dream
The ancient town was located in Rome. It was so old that records of its beginning no longer exist.
What word makes the BEST context clue for defining the word, “ancient”?
A. Town
B. Located
C. Old
D. Records
C. Old
Which is a synonym for “launch”?
A. Throw
B. Laugh
C. Wait
D. Turn
A. Throw
What word means “to admit an error”?
A. Confess
B. Grace
C. Intend
D. Attract
A. Confess
What word means “to come closer to”?
Scatter
Arrange
Gradual
D. Approach
D. Approach
My mother has a custom of hiding our birthday presents. We have to find them every year.
What does the word “custom” mean?
A. Hope
B. Joke
C. Turn
D. Habit
D. Habit
Jordan’s primary argument was that he did all of the work on the project. This main point gave him success. He was given extra credit.
What word makes the BEST context clue for defining the word, “primary”?
A. Work
B. Main
C. Success
D. Credit
B. Main
What is an antonym for “triumph”?
A. Win
B. Fail
C. Stop
D. Increase
B. Fail
Anna’s mother gave her a signal when it was time to leave. Anna understood and began gathering her books.
What is a synonym for “signal”?
A. Hope
B. Argument
C. Permission
D. Sign
D. Sign
A main landmass
What word does this define?
Suitable
Theory
Continent
D. Climate
C. Continent
Miss Marks said it was a privilege to be our teacher this year.
What does the word “privilege” mean?
A. a good time
B. a laugh
C. an honor
D. a chance
C. An honor
Jenna was paid at the rate of $5.00 an hour to babysit Jose. She liked earning a little extra money.
What word is the BEST context clue to define the word, “rate”?
A. Paid
B. Hour
C. Liked
D. Little
A. Paid
What is a synonym for “gentle”?
A. Value
B. Delicate
C. Mural
D. Treasure
B. Delicate
Jax examined the cookie before taking it. He wanted to make sure it had enough chocolate chips.
What does the word “examine” mean?
A. Eat
B. Hide
C. Study
D. Lift
C. Study
What word means “the desire to achieve”?
A. Advantage
B. Ambition
C. Arrange
D. Adopt
B. Ambition
The speaker paused for a few moments to let his words sink in.
What does the word “paused” mean?
A. Smiled
B. Coughed
C. Stopped
D. Clapped
C. Stopped
Jody cannot recall where she put her book. She remembers reading it in the television room last night, but it is not there now.
What word is the BEST context clue to define the word, “recall”?
A. Book
B. Remembers
C. Last
D. Now
B. Remembers
What is an antonym for “partner”?
A. Advantage
B. Responsible
C. Opponent
D. Defend
C. Opponent
What word mean “not very often”?
A. Rare
B. Always
C. Never
D. Soon
A. Rare