Context Clues
Inferencing
100

The lithe gymnast moved with grace and elegance.

What does lithe mean?

Graceful
100

I had finally grown use to being weightless.  I floated around, looking at the vast emptiness. Who am I?

An astronaut

200

The principal encouraged the students to economize their weekly allowances rather than wasting it on junk food. What does economize mean?



Save

200

I sleep during the day, but hunt at night.  I enjoy eating bugs, especially mosquitos. What am I?

A bat

300

The elderly lady was very feeble. What does feeble mean?

Weak

400

The man received his freedom after being held captive.

What does captive mean?

Being held against your will

500

The boy spilled his drink unintentionally. What does unintentionally mean?

accidentally