A
The doctor had a mortified look on her face. She had accidentally grabbed the wrong patient's file and hadn't realized it until the check-up was almost over. Using context clues, what does mortified mean?
C.) greatly embarrassed
The city decided to dismantle the old condemned house. They wanted it pulled down and taken apart in order to build an orphanage. It was so old that the walls easily fell. It crumbled to the ground without a fight. Using context clues, what is the meaning of dismantle?
Dismantle means to pull down, or take apart
Denise's brother was going to college. She was sullen the day he left. Her parents tried to cheer her up by taking her out for ice cream. She wrote him letters every week while he was away. Using context clues, what does the word sullen mean?
unwilling to talk or be sociable
During the transition, we will need to put the sixth graders with the seventh graders. Using context clues, what does the word transition mean?
change
Our new puppy was so rambunctious; all she wanted to do was run in circles around the house. Using context clues, the word rambunctious in this sentence means: Which type of clue did you use?
energetic
Bernice needed something to quench her thirst. She had been running around all day and forgot her water bottle at home. What is the meaning of the word quench?
satisfy
My little brother is a nuisance. He asks lots of questions, follows me everywhere, and takes my stuff without asking. Using context clues, what does the word nuisance mean?
pest
Terry was obstinate; she refused to see any movie other than the one she wanted. Using context clues, what does the word obstinate mean? What type of context clue did you use?
stubborn
Daniel haggled with his parents in order to get a later curfew. He promised to do extra chores and always be home on time. He also agreed to take care of his younger siblings when his parents went out once a week. Using context clues, what does the word haggled mean?
bargained
There is a strep throat epidemic at the university. The illness spread quickly among the students in the dorm buildings. The student health office is very busy this week! Using context clues, what does the word epidemic mean?
illness that spreads quickly
Our class saw many artifacts, such as pottery, art, and statues, at the museum. Using context clues, what does the word artifacts mean?
man-made objects from a particular time period
Some people ostracize those who are different from them. It is better to be welcoming to everyone regardless of how different they are from you. Using context clues, what does the word ostracize mean?
exclude
Without thinking, she inadvertently knocked the priceless vase off of the table. Using context clues, the word inadvertently in this sentence means:
accidentally
John started out as my friend, but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game. Using context clues, the word antagonist in this sentence means: What type of clue did you use?
enemy or opponent
Jesse James was one of the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West, meaning he was well known for his bad deeds. He was a greedy and ruthless thief who robbed many banks, trains, and stagecoaches. He often traveled with a band of other outlaws. Using context clues, what does the word notorious mean?
well known for bad deeds
Although Marcy is excited to play in the snow, Joshua is reluctant because it is so cold. Using context clues, what does the word reluctant mean? A) scared B) unwilling C) willing D) ready
B) unwilling Clue used - antonym clue Signal word - Although
During his lecture, the ornithologist described his research on owls, eagles, and hawks. Using context clues, what does the word ornithologist mean?
D) a person who studies birds Clue used - example clue
Being unselfish is rewarding, while being inconsiderate can cost you many friendships. Using the context clues, the word inconsiderate in this sentence means: Which type of clue did you use?
C) selfish Clue used - antonym clue Signal Word - while
The military contractor could not obtain the right security clearance. He was only allowed, or permitted, on some parts on the base and forbidden from entering much of the rest. Using context clues, what does the word clearance mean?
D) permission Clue used - inference or general clues
We were all quite apathetic in the movie about the Cold War, but we became interested when it started showing the missiles being made. Using context clues, what does the word apathetic mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) interested B) upset C) terrified D) uninterested
D) uninterested Clue used - antonym clue Signal Word - but
Venoms with hemotoxins stage a large-scale attack on the tissue and blood of the victim. The molecules in the venom begin rapidly destroying red blood cells in the victim, preventing clotting and causing the victim’s blood to become toxic. The body begins to deteriorate from the inside and the outside at the same time! What does deteriorate mean? A) repair B) expand C) break down D) change colors
C) break down Clue used - inference or general clues
The docile students sat up straight and focused their attention on the teacher. They were eager to learn and enjoyed the fun, engaging lesson. Their teacher rewarded them for their hard work and obedience by allowing them to have extra recess time at the end of the week. Using context clues, what does the word docile mean? Which type of clue did you use? What was the signal word? A) eager to learn B) to be rewarded C) ready and willing to be taught D) to sit up straight
C) ready and willing to be taught