Practice- Context Clues

Front

The science fair needed impartial judges; They had to have no biases towards any of the contestants so it would be fair.

Back

open minded

Front

grimaced As Jamal ran towards the goal on the soccer field, he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully to the ground. He grimaced, clutching his ankle pain.

Back

frowned

Front

Dogs that have been abused and neglected are often wary around strangers.

Back

cautious

Front

Sean blew out the candles on his thirteenth birthday cake, thinking about all the changes that would take place in the next decade.

Back

ten years

Front

Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends.

Back

shy person

Front

Grandma Marie loved to indulge her grandchildren whenever she was watching them, giving them all things they were never allowed to have, like soda and greasy food.

Back

spoil

Front

sentimental Franchesca was not sentimental about the old maple tree, in the front yard. Although it had been important to her family for many generations.

Back

emotional

Front

There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast. This pause was caused by technical problems.

Back

break

Front

What character trait is Nick displaying? Nick was always drawing. His friends loved to see his creations. He likes to write songs and make sculptures too.

Back

creative

Front

Read the sentences below: Nate wanted everything his older brother had. When his parents bought his brother new clothes, he wanted new clothes too. When his older brother went to the movies with his friends, Nate was angry. What can you infer about Nate?

Back

Nate is jealous of his brother.