Context Clues
The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed. Does witty mean:
1. funny
2. mean
3. word
funny
Give 2 meanings for the word leaves.
goes away
things on a tree
extra planks to extend a table
Fill in the blank with accept or except.
He would ______ their offer and see what happened.
accept
dim
dark
attic
basement, cellar
I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy. Does glare mean:
1. confusing
2. dirty look
3. difficult
dirty look
Give 2 meanings for the word mold.
form (an object) out of malleable material
a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens
a type of fungus
Fill in the blank with aid or aide.
A former government ____ has leaked information to the press.
aide
peaceful
calm
ascend
descend
Fireworks on the 4th of July give off a beautiful glimmer in the sky. Does glimmer mean:
1. glow
2. bright
3. look
glow
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Give 2 meaning for the word mine.
something that belong to me
an excavation in the earth for extracting coal or other minerals
a type of bomb placed on or just below the surface of the ground or in the water
Fill in the blank with aisle or isle.
He showed us down the ______ to our seats.
aisle
lovely
beautiful
brighten
dim, fade
When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows.
start, light
Give 2 meaning for the word kid.
a child or young person.
a young goat
deceive (someone) in a playful or teasing way
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Fill in the blank with bail or bale.
The sheepherder went over to his storage hut and brought out one _____ of wool.
bale
shatter
break
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courage
cowardice
He chose to delete the unhealth foods from his meal and make better choices.
remove
Give 2 meaning for the word stern.
serious and unrelenting
strict and severe
the rearmost part of a ship or boat
Fill in the blank with bases or basis.
We employ her on a part-time ______.
basis
delectable
delicious
dreary
cheerful