Context Clues

Front

We didn't do well on our homework, so our teacher made us redo it. Redo means...

Back

do it again

Front

In winter, tree branches are bare. Bare means...

Back

empty

Front

The squirrel dashed into the street. My mom tried not to hit it with the car. Dashed means...

Back

ran quickly

Front

Slight means...

Back

small

Front

Meaning of 'trample' in context of flowers in the field.

Back

step on

Front

Buster, Mr. Sutton's dog, is described as vicious by neighbors, making us cautious around him.

Back

very mean

Front

Meaning of 'conceal':

Back

hide

Front

Monica hopes to finally defeat her brother Greg in checkers. The word 'defeat' most likely means:

Back

beat

Front

Belinda is cautious when crossing the street, looking both ways and waiting for it to be clear.

Back

careful

Front

Chloe's mom was eager to volunteer in her daughter's classroom, arriving an hour early to sign up.

Back

very excited to do something