Context Clues Practice - ESL

Front

Jim felt elated when he won the race.

Back

happy

Front

Rotten smell indicated something putrid in the trash.

Back

rotten

Front

The tornado annihilated the town.

Back

destroyed

Front

Voters upset, a skirmish broke out, police helped.

Back

fight

Front

Tom was anxious about the test; Tina was not.

Back

worried

Front

Lily peeked out the window, but Phil was precarious.

Back

not careful

Front

The princess is familiar to London but unknown in the country.

Back

well-known

Front

Mary was willing to play in the snow, but Jack was reluctant due to the cold.

Back

not willing

Front

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

Back

brightly

Front

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

Back

sparkle or shine