C
The company had to DEMOLISH the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
a.) build
b.) destroy
b) destroy
I asked my mom if my friend could SLUMBER at my house over the weekend?
Using context clues, what does slumber mean?
a.) sleep
b.) party
sleep
The private files were marked 'CONFIDENTIAL.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
a.) private
b.) public
private
Mr. Walker RARELY goes to the movie theater. He usually stays in his house and watches movies on his television.
Using context clues, what does rarely mean?
a.) not often
b.) frequently
not often
Bill had worked hard to build his company into a PROSPEROUS business worth billions of dollars.
Using context clues, what does prosperous mean?
a.) wealthy, successful
b.) poor, destitute
wealthy, successful
Eric approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it would be dead, but he did not know for sure.
Using context clues, what does cautiously mean?
a.) recklessly
b.) carefully
carefully
I needed some extra SUPPORT, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, in math.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
a.) stop
b.) help
help
Sarah developed an AFFECTION for nature growing up in the countryside. As an adult, she works as a gardener.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection.
a.) anger, aggression
b.) love, interest
love, interest
DAILY DOUBLE I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely LOATHE vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
a.) love
b.) hate
hate
Bill decided to ELIMINATE the problem by getting rid of his flowers.
Using the context clues, what does eliminate mean?
a.) get rid of
b.) get more of
get rid of
DAILY DOUBLE Anna is AMBITIOUS. She studies for 4 hours every night and takes extra classes on the weekend.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
a.) confused, unfocused, or lazy
b.) hard working, focused, or driven
hard working, focused, or driven
People always comment about how Cindy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same hair, eyes and smile.
Using context clues, what does resembles mean?
a.) is different/ looks different
b.) is like/looks like
is like/looks like
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.) closed, locked
b.) opened, cracked
opened, cracked
Dad thought the pizza tasted BLAND so he added more garlic to it.
Using context clues, what does bland mean?
a.) vibriant, tasty
b.) mild, lacking taste or flavor
mild, lacking taste or flavor
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or a of all of the equipment each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a.) ignore
b.) to look at something carefully
to look at something carefully
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to BOYCOTT the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
a.) support
b.) refuse to support or attend
refuse to support or attend
Julia wasn't sure exactly what time her friends would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00.
Using context clues, what does approximate mean?
a.) estimated
b.) exact
estimated
Vegetables are ESSENTIAL to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
a.) necessary
b.) unimportant
necessary
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 cold
b.) very hot
very hot
Triple points! VCR'S, paper maps, and record players are practically obsolete in 2022.
Using context clues, what does obsolete mean?
a.) no longer used, out of date
b.) brand new
no longer used, out of date,
If the lightbulb is too dim to ILLUMINATE the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
a.) light up
b.) dark
light up
Detective Jones was investigating a bank robbery. He collected EVIDENCE such as fingerprints and security camera footage.
Using context clues, what does evidence mean?
a.) proof
b.) made up
proof
The young girl was very ALOOF. She never spoke to anyone and she refused to work in groups.
Using context clues, what does aloof mean?
a.) talkative, engaged
b.) unsociable/ unapproachable
unsociable/ unapproachable
Last night I had COPIOUS amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
a.) very little
b.) A lot, large amount
A lot, large amount
There was a CONTROVERSY about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of it, many students were not.
Using context clues, what does controversy mean?
a.) major disagreement
b.) a positive situation
major disagreement