Context Clues

Context Clues

Multiple Choice

Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.

Using the antonym clue, the word gregarious in this sentence means

• shy

• bashful

• timid

• outgoing

Multiple Choice

Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.

Using the antonym clue, the word reluctant in this sentence means

• ready

• willing

• not willing

• excited

Multiple Choice

The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.

Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means

• pictures

• stories

• answers

• puzzles

Multiple Choice

Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.

Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means

• proud

• shame

• confident

• happy

Multiple Choice

A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.

Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means

• senior citizen

• man

• pilot

• detective

Multiple Choice

Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.

Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means

• things put down

• things shot forward

• things hurt

• things broken

Multiple Choice

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

Using the explanation clue, the word annihilated in this sentence means

• destroyed

• saved

• created

• constructed

Multiple Choice

Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.

Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means

• sick

• miserable

• tired

• happy