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The lightbulb was out, so I had to get a flashlight to illuminate the room.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
a) darken b) brighten c) turn on d) turn off
brighten
Because of my failing grade, I needed some extra support in my math class.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
a) passing b) multiplication c) help d) ELA
help
Kenly does not enjoy any type of seafood. She detests tuna and feels the same way about shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
a) fish b) likes c) dislikes d) crab legs
dislikes
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) open b) shut d) tired d) snoring
open
The drink was so whippersniffle that Jessica burned her tongue.
Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "whippersniffle" means in this sentence?
HOT
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
a) move b) park c) destroy d) space
destroy
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
a) a lot b) none c) difficult d) test
a lot
Where I live is an ordinary house. It is like every other house on the block.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
a) regular b) big c) small d) average
regular or average
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
a) sweet b) like c) hate d) birthday
hate
The book was so flubberbaloo that I could not put it down.
Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "flubberbaloo" means in this sentence?
interesting
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
a) very hot b) sand c) very cold d) sweet
very hot
The lunch ladies say that lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
a) unhealthy b) important c) necessary d) cafeteria
important or necessary
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him.
Using context clues, what does strolled mean?
a) walked b) barked c) ran d) jogged
walked
In the past month, we have had so much precipitation. I have had to use an umbrella constantly.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
a) rain b) snow c) sunlight d) hail
rain, snow, or hail
The plant seed was thirsty so I gave it lopapolop.
Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "lopapolop" means in this sentence?
water
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
Using context clues, what does the word skeptical mean?
a) excited b) not happy c) doubtful
doubtful
Our last principal did not allow anyone to have their phones out. The new principal is more lenient and lets us use them in the hallways.
Using context clues, what does lenient mean?
a) mean b) easy c) iPhone d) school
easy
The files were marked confidential and only certain people were allowed to see them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
a) invisible b) secret c) paper d) private
secret or private
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
a) refuse to support b) attend c) mean
refuse to support
It’s hard to imagine our world without the tristie. They are useful tools in the classroom. Research, typing, games, and other activities can be done with the tristie.
Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "tristie" means in this sentence?
computer
He knew the Jenga tower was precarious and it would take only one wrong move for it to come crashing down.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
a) easily knocked down b) blocks c) easy to put up
easily knocked down
The best way to describe Katy is that she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a college scholarship.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
a) hard worker b) smart c) high school
hard worker
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
a) hot b) burn c) candle d) sticks
sticks
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? We don't want to run out of snacks or paper towels.
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
a) toys b) vacation c) supplies d) important items
supplies or important items
Ray and Theresa were speckle when they saw the icy sidewalk. They acted carefully to avoid the slippery area.
Using context clues, what do you think the nonsense word "speckle" means in this sentence?
cautious, careful