Context Clues
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
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The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.
A. ate B. over-heated C. slept D. sunbathed
B. over-heated
Stole
We (did, done) an experiment showing the effects of global warming.
did
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does LOATHE mean?
hate
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Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
Yesterday, someone break that plate.
Broke
Very few people (knew, known) about the secret room.
knew
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does COPIOUS mean?
A lot
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The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
Yesterday, I speak to my friends at school.
Spoke
Grapes (grew, grown) in this valley for years.
Grew
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
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The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
Yesterday, I sing a song in music class.
Sang
The ice must have (froze, frozen) in the freezer.
Froze
If the bulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does ILLUMINATE mean?
Light up
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The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming
Yesterday, I see a bird in the sky.
Saw
A baby robin (fell, fallen) out of the nest.
Fell