Context Clues

Merceigh was ecstatic about the camping trip. She was always excited to do activities outdoors.

• hopeful
• eager/looking forward to
• frightened/scared
• nervous/anxious

Kristen's rambunctious behavior in biology class got her suspended for two days.

• unruly/disorderly
• deadly
• controlled
• pleasant

When John opened the closet, he didn't expect to be startled by the huge spider that jumped out

• greeted
• amused
• shocked
• fascinated 

Daniel's morbid interests included exploring cemeteries, murder mysteries, and pictures of corpses

• unfriendly
• offensive
• strange/bizzare
• having to do with death

Mya'Ana's dog was usually quite docile. However, today it was wild and uncooperative.

• cheerful
• lonely
• old
• obedient 

Kayla could not hear the announcements over the clamor. The uproar in class was out of control.

• thoughts racing through her mind
• loud noise
• teacher
• radio

Despite the dreary weather outside, Alicia's bright attitude was a burst of sunshine.

• spring-like
• changing
• dark/gloomy
• bitter cold

Jamal's amiable nature gained him many friends, unlike Ana who was always up to her evil ways.

• sneaky
• extremely giving
• kind/pleasant
• confident

The rain makes me lethargic. When it rains, all I want to do is sleep and lay around the house.

• excited
• lazy/inactive
• depressed
• ready to take on a new chore

Because Janiyah's voicemail was constantly inundated with messages, she had to delete some old ones to make room.

• crumbled 
• criticized 
• flooded
• activated