Context Clues

He is all thumbs when he tries to repair something; it takes him twice as long.

• forgetful

• lucky

• clumsy

• careful

I wish he would say exactly what he means instead of beating around the bush.

• running around plants

• whispering

• hitting bushes

• talking and not getting to the point

I was so elated to see me old friend that we talked until the cows came home.

• for a long time

• we got into an arguement

• it was midnight

• quickly

Kevin had his eye on the prize. He worked on the project every night, even on the weekends. He wanted to win the science fair, so that he could get a private tour of the Kennedy Space Center.

• He wanted to go on a trip

• He was determined to reach his goal

• He donated his eyes to the Space Center

• He couldn’t see anything else

Kristina’s friendship is priceless, she is there for me anytime I need her. I can’t imagine having a better, more trustworthy friend.

• It is of great value

• It is expensive

• It is missing the price tag

• It has no value/means nothing

We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way before, had ever been seen or heard from again. We doubted they had found a better place to settle on this dark planet.

• movement

• laughter

• worry

• enjoyment

Exams can be a long and tedious process. Your teachers only ask that you try your best even though you’d rather be doing something more exciting.

• boring

• quiet

• uneventful

• thrilling

The judge is concerned the case is costing the state too much money and have ordered the lawyers to expedite the matter and get their paperwork in early.

• discuss

• quicken

• sue

• agree on

Kent and Laura began hiking to the lake at 10:00. Their estimated time of arrival at the lake will be about noon, which means they will be just in time for lunch.

• the end of a journey

• the beginning of a journey

• waiting for a journey

• preparation for a journey

The cold, gray, dreary skies matched his dismal mood as he trudged along the path with his hands in his pockets and his chin tucked into his chest.

• feeble

• severe

• weary

• gloomy