Context Clues
When I made cookies using my mother's recipe, I felt very _______ for my childhood. It brought back so many good memories.
What word fits this situation? Hint: n _ s t a _ _ ic
nostalgic
This means thinking about happy times in the past
The RALC t-shirts sold like hotcakes!
This means people bought them very
a. quickly b. slowly c. happily
a. quickly
Which of these words is a synonym for "festive":
a. pained b. cheerful c. calm
b. cheerful
Example: The cookies at the bake sale had festive decorations in celebration of the holiday.
During cold and flu season, people need to be cautious about good ___________. It's important to wash our hands and not touch surfaces that might have lots of germs.
What word fits this situation? Hint: h _ _ i e _ e
hygiene
The cooler weather felt so good! Everyone was walking with a spring in their step.
What does the idiom "a spring in their step" mean?
moving lightly, quickly, and energetically
The woman didn't care about being praised for her accomplishments. She was happy to help others without getting credit.
She is the opposite of an _______ person.
Hint: a _ r o _ _ n t
arrogant
(self-satisfied)
The young girl was quite dainty. She was only five feet tall, and her hands and feet were quite small. She looked almost like a doll.
Name some clues in these sentences that show the meaning of "dainty."
only five feet tall, small hands and feet, like a doll
dainty = delicate, small, and pretty
When someone tries to make you feel guilty about something you've done, you might use this expression: Stop giving me a guilt ________. (Hint: It starts with a "t").
trip
Example: Sana tried to give me a guilt trip for not being able to go to her wedding. She made me feel like I had done something wrong.
Which word would be the biggest opposite of "toddler"?
a. adult b. newborn baby c. teenager
adult
An adult is a full-grown person of 18 or older. A toddler is a child 1-3 years old.
The woman was in great ________ when her child got lost at the Texas State Fair.
Does the word "distress" fit this situation? Why or why not?
Yes. Distress means extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. The woman would probably be very distressed if her child were lost!
What does the expression "mill about" mean? Example: The crowd milled about while waiting for the speaker to arrive.
move around randomly or without any particular purpose or order
Neela swooned when she saw the handsome movie star. Which word or phrase could replace "swooned" in this sentence?
a. screamed b. felt weak c. smiled
b. felt weak
(She was so excited to see him that she felt weak, like she might faint.)