Context Clues

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.  What is the meaning of pedestrians?

• crosswalks
• walkers
• intersection
• vehicles

The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night.  What is the meaning of exhibit?

• trade
• eat
• show
• video

  Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What is the meaning of obsolete?

• popular
• efficient
• American
• out-dated

His nephew's description of how he tore his shirt was so absurd that we could not stop laughing. What is the meaning of absurd?

• realistic
• hurtful
• ridiculous
• sad

We did not have access to the classroom because the door was locked.  What is the meaning of access?

• a way of entering
• hallway
• homework
• desks and chairs

Jessa's aunt was her guardian while her parents were out of town.  What is the meaning of guardian?

• grandparents
• family
• Someone who protects
• teacher

Kayle and Lilly are identical twins.  What is the meaning of identical?

• exactly the same
• a little different
• best friends
• classmates

The children claimed that setting off a firework was harmless mischief, but they got a lecture anyway.
What is the meaning of mischief?

• Behavior that takes strength
• Behavior that causes fires
• Behavior that is peaceful
• Behavior that causes annoyance

The protagonist of Charlotte's Web is Wilbur, the pig.  What is the meaning of protagonist?

• spider
• E. B. White
• main character
• the setting

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?

• confirm
• serve
• clean
• separate