Context Clues

The irascible, or cranky, teacher gave time outs for almost any reason.

What does the word irascible mean?

• Mean

• Cranky

• Tired

• Frustrated

When she awoke her dreams were quite lucid. She remembered every detail

What does the word lucid mean?

• Weird

• Hard to understand

• Clear

• Scary

We waited for the rain to abate before dashing outside to the car.

What does the word abate mean?

• To slow down

• To get harder

• To continue

• To stop

The children were unkempt, their messy hair and dirty clothes made them look neglected.

What does the word unkempt mean?

• distracted

• clean

• late

• messy

Ben knew how to cajole his parents into buyhing him what he wanted.

What does the wored cajole mean?

• to scream at

• to persuade

• to ask

• to bother

The ship rested against the wharf, or dock, waiting for passengers.

What does the word wharf mean?

• boat

• water

• ocean

• dock

After lying to his parents, Kenneth was filled with remorse and told the truth.

• sadness

• anger

• guilt

• happiness

The kids' jump ropes became entwined and they had a hard time separating them.

What does the word entwined mean?

• Loose

• Twisted

• Broken

• Separated

At 8:05, the school day commenced even though several students were missing.

What does the word commenced mean?

• paused

• ended

• let out

• began

The barynyard had a whole menagerie of cute little creatures wanting our attention.

What was the word menagerie mean?

• barn

• cows

• section

• group of animals