Context Clues Practice 1

Front

sudden

Back

without warning

Front

I studied for hours, so I was certain I would do well on the test.

Back

sure

Front

Her dress looked plain without any patterns, bows, or ribbons.

Back

not decorated

Front

steep

Back

really high or tall

Front

Don't pester me while I'm on the phone. I can't hear what your Dad is saying.

Back

to bother someone

Front

The young foal stayed close to the mother horse.

Back

a baby horse

Front

ordinary

Back

average or regular

Front

I think I've seen her before. She looks familiar.

Back

possibly known

Front

contents

Back

what is inside something

Front

There was so much wind and rain damage that we had to repaint the exterior of the house.

Back

outside