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So you think you're a context clue master?
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The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means
hesitated or waited a while
100
For the project, the teacher said the design was alterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word alterable in this sentence means
changeable
100
The student in Ms. Gloppen's 5th grade class ASPIRES, and hopes to be the top winner on Test Prep Fun. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve or succeed
100
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?
smart
100
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means
teamwork
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Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster or tragedy
200
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means
useless,incapable
200
Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student with his paints below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She CHIDED him in the hallway. Using context clues, what does chided mean?
expressed her disapproval, gave him a firm talking to
200
My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
dog
200
Supporting details hold up the main idea in a paragraph or piece of writing just like the pillars of the Parthenon BUTTRESS the top layer. Using context clues , what does Buttress mean?
a structure built to steady another structure through support
300
Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means
plead; beg
300
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means
doubtful
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The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, of all of the meats processed each day, so there would be no rotten items shipped out. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
300
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
grocery store
300
The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means
silly
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The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
in order/first, then, next, last
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The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
stormy or dark, threatening
400
There are many theories, about what made the Ice Ages happen,made by various scientists. Using context clues, what does theories mean?
ideas
400
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
perfect; good
400
Ms. Trangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Hawa, as a good math student, CLEAVED the pie chart into eight pieces. Using context clues, what does cleaved mean?
to cut into parts
500
The young man had a robust appearance; he was indeed, strong and healthy. Using the synonym clue, the word robust in this sentence means
strong; healthy, muscular
500
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive, quiet
500
Many newspapers are daily publications. They are published every _____________. The papers printed on Sunday are larger than the papers printed on the others days. Name the missing word!
What is day?
500
Sarah is so slen, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?
annoying; whinny
500
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must CORROBORATE their statements related to the text. Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?
to make more certain or confirm