Context Clues
Nonsense Words
Synonym
Antonym
Pop Culture
100

The secret files were marked 'confidential'. What does confidential mean?

Private

100

Samuel is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test. 

Using context clues, what does BROG mean?

smart

100

What is a synonym of happy?

a) sad

b) angry

c) joyful

d) loud

Joyful

100

Novice

expert

100

What is the most popular game-day dip across the U.S.?

Buffalo chicken dip
200

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. 

What does illuminate mean?

Light up

200

My GLOBBER was wet and muddy after I walked through the rain. I wiped my feet on the mat to clean my GLOBBER before coming inside. 

Using context clues, what is a GLOBBER?

boots/shoes

200

Dwell:

a. improve

b. inhabit

c. sleep

d. vacate

inhabit

200

Similar

Different

200

How many bones does a shark have?

Zero

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. 

What does precipitation mean?

rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week. 

Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?

store

300

defect

a. error

b. intention

c. result

d. virtue

error

300

Obnoxious

pleasant

300

What year was the first Apple iPhone released?

2007

400

The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. 


What does amble mean?

Walked

400

No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition. 

What is ZOOSH?

perfect/good

400

Abrasive

a. considerate

b. indecisive

c. kind

d. rough

rough

400

obsolete

new

400

Regina King voices what popular cartoon character(s) on what show?

The Boondocks

500

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don't have any!

What does copious mean?

A lot

500

The fruit will LOSPID if you leave it in the fridge too long. What is LOSPID?

go bad

500

Commemorate

a. destroy

b. honor

c. impersonate

d. memorize

honor

500

prevalent

rare

500

Which athlete has the most medals in Olympic history?

Michael Phelps