If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
As of Jan 2025, who is the most-followed person on Instagram?
A. Rihanna
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. BTS
D. Taylor Swift
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
The secret files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open
Which planet is known for having rings?
A. Jupiter
B. Neptune
C. Saturn
D. Mars
C. Saturn
He consumed a large amount of food and drinks at the party. He didn’t eat for the rest of the day. Using context clues, what does consumed mean?
eat or drink
Which movie was the top-grossing worldwide box office film of 2024?
A. Inside Out 2
B. Deadpool & Wolverine
C. Avatar: The Way of Water
D. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
A. Inside Out 2
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
Mary was bold when she told the kids in her class to stop bullying her friend. Using context clues what does bold mean?
brave
What animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
A. Tiger
B. Elephant
C. Lion
D. Panther
C. Lion
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Which of these video-games involves building structures, gathering resources, and defeating “Creepers”?
A. Fortnite
B. Minecraft
C. Roblox
D. Among Us
A. Fortnite
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
Who was the first person to step on the Moon?
A. Buzz Aldrin
B. Neil Armstrong
C. Michael Collins
D. John Glenn
B. Neil Armstrong
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious; she will not give up until she reaches her goal. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Who headlined the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024?
A. Drake
B. Usher
C. Bad Bunny
D. Ariana Grande
B. Usher
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Who played Ken in the 2023 movie Barbie?
A. Zac Efron
B. Ryan Gosling
C. Chris Evans
D. Austin Butler
B. Ryan Gosling
The kid quickly realized his friend’s story was bogus when he started talking about seeing a dragon. Using context clues, what does bogus mean?
fake
What is the name of the alternate dimension featured in the Netflix series Stranger Things?
A. The Dark Zone
B. The Void
C. The Upside Down
D. The Mirrorverse
C. The Upside Down
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient
What team won the 2025 NBA Finals?
A. Denver Nuggets
B. Boston Celtics
C. Oklahoma City Thunder
D. Miami Heat
C. Oklahoma City Thunder