Context Clues A
If the light bulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
Carrie shuddered and leapt backwards when she saw the snake in the grass. How did Carrie feel?
Scared
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
Billy clenched his fists after he missed the basketball shot. How does Billy feel?
Frustrated of Angry
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
humble, not likely to brag
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus by standing outside and showing pictures of their poor living conditions.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
When Dylan saw his friend, a smile spread across his face and he waved. How does Dylan feel about his friend?
Lisa refuses to eat most seafood. She especially detests tuna and shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
hates
Mya skipped down the hallway. How does Mya feel?
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
soaked, very wet
The company had to demolish the whole building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
When Charlotte walked in the room, Drew turned his back to her so he wouldn't have to see her. How does Drew feel about Charlotte?
He is mad at her / doesn't want to talk to her.
Vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Logan's face turned red as he looked up to see if anyone had seen him trip and fall.
How does Logan feel?
Embarrased
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Zach is he is ambitious. He always has some new big goal he wants to accomplish.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Mom gripped the steering wheel tightly as her face turned red. "If you hadn't slept so long, we wouldn't be late," she said. How does mom feel?
Frustrated or Angry
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him. They loved to spend time in nature.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walk comfortably
Mark played with his pencil and wiggled around in his seat during the math lesson. How does Mark feel?
Bored
The effects of the tornado were catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage or harm, devastating
He knew his money making future was precarious in the U.S.A., so he planned to leave the country as soon as he got his next paycheck.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
risky and likely to fall apart
Katrina held her head high and beamed after she sang her solo in the music concert. How does Katrina feel?
Proud
It was an ordinary house. It looked just about like every other house in the neighborhood.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict, relaxed
With a few alterations I was able to turn the old witch costume into a scary vampire.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes, fixes