Context Clues

Remark:
Jennie didn’t like the jacket her mother bought her until several strangers made remarks about how much they liked it.

• comment
• neglect
• question
• disrespect

The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?

• delicious
• yummy
• gross
• green

He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?

• fell
• wrecked
• fixed
• took

The ring on her finger was glimmering. What is glimmering?

• dull
• hard
• shiny
• bright

The mom was really harsh with her son after he lied to her about his homework. What is harsh?

• easy
• nice
• happy
• serious

Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

• fragile
• sturdy
• pretty
• prickly

We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.

• rarely
• always
• try to
• hate

Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art.

• bored
• angered
• punished
• deeply interested

Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.

• unwilling
• helpful
• happy
• excited

Sam cleaned the floor so well that he didn't leave a single particle of dust on the floor.

• paper
• piece
• trash
• plate