Context Clues

Front

Seahorses inhabit tropical regions with warm water.

Back

a place that is very hot

Front

Sydney's dad took her stuffed animal for misbehavior. Sydney PLEADED with him to return it.

Back

begged him

Front

The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.

Back

burned

Front

Twins like to confuse their parents by switching places at dinner.

Back

mix up

Front

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

Back

allowed

Front

Elisha attempted to entertain her guests with a movie, but they got bored.

Back

amuse

Front

Student asked teacher to clarify instructions.

Back

explain

Front

Cold rain all day made it a dismal Saturday.

Back

gloomy

Front

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more TV, but they said he had to finish his homework.

Back

allow

Front

The most tragic part of the movie was the war, causing many to lose their homes.

Back

disastrous, awful