Context Clues #3

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

• bread
• silverware
• drinks
• milk

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

• crosswalks
• walkers
• stoplights
• parrots

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

• popular
• out-dated
• careful
• round

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

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

Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.

• continue
• change
• help
• swim

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• gloomy 
• red
• shining 
• fun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Rejection
• Shock
• Disapproval 
• Praise

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 

• small
• shaky
• high
• lowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back.
Volcanic probably means: 

• Wet
• Dry
• Hot
• Cold