Context Clues

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• it causes rashes

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

• an itchy skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise

• with little thought or consideration

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• talking about

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?

• well known

• very old

• intelligent

• greatly admired

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

• a reason to do something

• directive

• choice

• punishment

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920

• something that causes physical pain

• right to vote

• freedom

• right to be seen in meetings

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

• courageous

• ridiculous

• scarey

• unique

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet

• to change the direction of

• to destroy

• to recreate

• to accelerate

Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.

• difficult to believe

• difficult to understand

• easy to hear

• easy to believe

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread

• to speed up

• to cure

• to slow down

• to help or aid