Context Clues: Reading Strategies

Luisa's capriciousness often got her into trouble; she always said or did things without thinking through her actions first. 

In the sentence above, capriciousness means—

• happiness.
• impulsiveness.
• bitterness.
• friendliness.

Protective gear—such as slip-resistant, closed shoes; helmets; and specially designed padding—may not fully protect skateboarders from fractures, but its use is recommended because such gear can reduce the number and severity of injuries.

In this sentence, what does the term protective gear mean?

• specially designed skateboards
• reduce injuries
• safe skate parks
• gear worn while skateboarding

This software is for individual use only. Loading disc contents onto multiple computers is strictly prohibited.

What does the word prohibited mean in this excerpt?

•  allowed
• forbidden
• encouraged
• evident

Sedentary people have more health problems than those who are active.
In the sentence above, what does the word sedentary mean?

• prone
• lazy
• inactive
• lively

Children are more susceptible to, or likely to be wide open to, the flu than adults.
In the sentence above, what does the word susceptible mean?

• happy
• affected
• sick
• stronger