- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- crowded
- dry
- dangerous
- windy
The clue “very little rainfall” shows that arid means dry.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- overwhelmed
- confused
- tired
- excited
The phrase “could barely keep his eyes open” suggests that fatigued means tired.
- Which phrase from the sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of timid?
- “The little puppy”
- “was very timid”
- “hiding behind the couch”
- “whenever visitors arrived”
The phrase “hiding behind the couch” helps readers understand that timid means shy or fearful.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- unclear
- detailed
- helpful
- incorrect
The clue “unsure about what to do next” shows that vague means unclear or confusing.
- Which definition best matches the meaning of captivated in the sentence below?
- ignored
- fascinated
- motivated
- distracted
The audience’s complete attention to the stage suggests that captivated means fascinated.
- Which word is closest in meaning to hazardous as it is used in the sentence?
- dangerous
- relaxing
- quick
- delayed
The clue “icy roads” suggests that hazardous means dangerous.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- express
- hide
- explain
- record
The phrase “but her wide eyes revealed” suggests that Lena was trying to hide her surprise.
- Which word is the opposite of lenient as it is used in the sentence?
- patient
- strict
- flexible
- fair
Because students were allowed to redo assignments, lenient means not strict, so the opposite is strict.
- What does dilapidated mean in the sentence below?
- damaged
- cheap
- old
- crowded
The details about broken windows and holes in the roof suggest that dilapidated means damaged or falling apart.
- What type of context clue is used in the sentence below?
- synonym
- antonym
- definition
- example
The phrase “packed closely together” directly defines the word dense, therefore it is a definition.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- curious
- attentive
- impatient
- careless
The clue “noticing tiny details” shows that observant means attentive.
- Which detail from the sentence helps explain the meaning of abundant?
- “After the long drought”
- the farmers were grateful”
- the rainfall”
- “filled their empty ponds”
The phrase “filled their empty ponds” suggests that abundant means plentiful.
- Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word.
- cheerful
- quiet
- awkward
- tense
The audience laughing throughout the show indicates that lively means cheerful and energetic.
- What does mediate most likely mean in the sentence below?
- continue
- avoid
- settle
- describe
The clue about preventing a “larger conflict” suggests that mediate means to help settle a disagreement.
- Which phrase helps readers understand the meaning of generous?
- “Jasmine gave”
- a donation”
- “to the community center”
- “far more money than anyone expected”
The phrase “far more money than anyone expected” helps readers understand that generous means giving a large amount.