Context Clues in Reading

The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed

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 parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty
• hot
• crowded

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed
• beautiful
• sleeping

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 

• worried
• angry
• excited
• in pain

David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• shocking

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. 

• dangerous
• wet
• muddy
• foggy

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over 

• inspiring
• disgusting
• boring
• dangerous

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• angry