Context Clues

Elisha tried to ENTERTAIN her guests with a movie, but everyone got bored.

• bore
• amuse
• talk to
• play with

Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.

• happiness
• sadness
• willingness to give
• meaness

The sign warned us to be cautious when walking on the wet floor. What does cautious mean? 

• awake
• careful
• dangerous
• brave

Reading glasses magnify small print.
What does magnify mean?

• to make larger
• to be able to read
• to understand
• to give a reply

I was furious when I found out my friend hadn't told me the truth. 
What does furious mean?

• afraid
• extra happy
• very angry
• brave

The teacher demonstrated how to make a model of a volcano.
What does demonstrated mean?

• gave away
• held tightly
• questioned
• showed

The new factory will produce computers.
What does produce mean?

• to make
• to invent
• to buy
• to break

We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.
What does glimpse mean?

• stay away
• soak with water
• quick look
• come near

The letter was written on blue stationery. 
What does stationery mean?

• desk
• paper
• ink
• book

Many animals live in the sea. Huge crabs, starfish, and worms survive in the deep sea. What does the word survive mean?

• lay eggs
• remain alive
• come to the surface
• go to the bottom