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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. It should brighten up the room so you can see. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean? A. Light Up B. Hold Up C. Carry
a. light up
I needed some extra aid, in my math class. So I always asked for support when I could. Using context clues, what does aid mean? a. time b. help c. worry
b. help
The private files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean? a. open, b. strong, c. secret
c. secret
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean? a. lit up, b. open, c. on
b. open
She was unpretentious about her accomplishments even though she had a lot to be proud of after the dance competition season she was never cocky. Unpretentious means... a. humble, b. proud, c. worried
a. humble
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus. We are not buying tickets for their events anymore! Using context clues, what does boycott mean? a. not support, b. try using, c. free
a. not support
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean? a. material for fire, b. pieces for a project, b. stuff for a collection
a. material for a fire
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. It made her sick just thinking about it. Using context clues, what does detest mean? a. eats, b. hates, c. likes
b. hates
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean? a. love, b. like, c. hate
c. hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home. Drenched means... a. tired, b. hurt, c. wet
c. wet
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. They took a wrecking ball to it and it tumbled to the ground Using context clues, what does demolish mean? a. finish, b. build, c. destroy
c. destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean? a. weather, b. cloudiness, c. natural events
a. weather
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean? a. part, b. important, c. not good
b. important
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I have very few assignments! Using context clues, what does copious mean? a. some, b. a few, c. a lot
a. A lot
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry had to deal with the consequences which was that he would get a zero. Consequence means..... a. result, b. prize, c. stress
a. result
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she completes all her assignments and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean? a. stressed, b. motivated, c. helpful
b. motivated
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? It's important we have all the supplies we need. Using context clues what does provisions mean? a. napkins, b. battery, c. materials
c. materials
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean? a. ran, b. walked, c. biked
b. walked
The Sahara Desert has sweltering temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean? a. colder, b. stormy, c. hot
c. very hot
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave. He slept for most of the season.
What does hibernation mean? a. resting state, b. active state, c. hunting state
a. resting state
Water and sunlight are vital things for a plant. Without these things they would never be able to grow how they should.
Using context clues, what does vital mean? a. good, b. needed, c. strengthening
b. needed
Lou was sent to the haberdashery down the street to find a new suit. He went to that store to find one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean? a. bakery, b. next door, c. clothing store
c. clothing store
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it was a regular house that didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean? a. normal, b. different, c. special
a. normal
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all and is very strict. Using context clues, what does lax mean? a. not strict, b. tough, c. confident
a. not strict
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam. He was shaking and sweating.
What does apprehensive mean? a. smart, b. focused, c. nervous
c. nervous