Identifying Context Clues
"The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun."
Which phrase provides a context clue for the definition of the word sweltered?
A. lost campers
B. the heat
C. desert sun
D. B & C
D. B & C
Use context clues to find the correct definition of the multiple-meaning word table as it is used in this sentence:
"The student council was not ready to put the issue of vending machines to a vote, so they decided to table the issue for now."
A. to put in a list
B. to put on a table
C. to put aside until later
D. to arrange or set
C. to put aside until later
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word foliage as it is used in this sentence:
"We often travel to the countryside in the autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage."
A. hurricane
b. plays
c. snow
d. leaves
d. leaves
"The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff."
Which word provides a context clue for the definition of the word precariously?
A. rock
B. balanced
C. cliff
D. all of the above
B. balanced
Use context clues to find the correct definition of the multiple-meaning word nailed as it is used in this sentence:
"Ari had been very nervous before the audition, but now that he was finished and he saw the approval on everyone's faces, he knew he had nailed it."
A. to do something well
B. to capture
C. to keep from moving
D. to strike down
A. to do something well
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word somber as it is used in this sentence:
"The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president."
A. shyly
B. serious
C. hungry
D. happy
B. serious
"My mom likes to ride a stationary bike at the gym."
Which word provides a context clue for the definition of the word stationary?
A. mom
B. bike
C. ride
D. gym
D. gym
Use context clues to find the correct definition of the multiple-meaning word racket as it is used in this sentence:
"Through some may have described the sound of the bagpipes as beautiful, to Grandpa is sounded like a loud racket."
A. a happy sound
B. an illegal activity
C. a terrible noise
D. a device used for tennis
C. a terrible noise
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word dismal as it is used in this sentence:
"Cold rain fell all day, making it dismal Saturday afternoon."
A. gloomy
B. red
C. shining
D. fun
A. gloomy
Which word provides a context clue for the definition of the word gargantuan?
"The 50 pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size."
A. pumpkin
B. 50 pound
C. size
D. all of the above
B. 50 pound
Use context clues to find the correct definition of the multiple-meaning word jam as it is used in this sentence:
"If the entire class wanted to take the same subway train, they would have to jam into a crowded compartment."
A. to wedge between
B. to squeeze
C. to block
D. to apply
B. to squeeze
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word brutal as it is used in this sentence:
"It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures."
A. harsh
B. windy
C. gentle
D. pleasant
A. harsh
Which word provides a context clue for the definition of the word simplify?
"Elena found the word problem confusing and difficult, so she asked her teacher if he could simplify is for her."
A. word problem
B. teacher
C. difficult
D. found
C. difficult
Use context clues to find the correct definition of the multiple-meaning word pool as it is used in this sentence:
"The class decided if they could pool all of the money they made from the fund-raisers, they could all go on the extended field trip to San Fransisco."
A. a small body of water
B. a game with balls and cues
C. a place for swimming
D. to combine resources
D. to combine resources
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word feeble as it is used in this sentence:
"My goal has become very old and feeble."
A. weak
B. truthful
C. excellent
D. wrinkly
A. weak