Context Clues

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? Which word BEST describes the meaning of apprehensive?

• sad

• angry

• worried

• in pain

David knew that the advanced science was rigorous. He knew it would require a lot of reading and studying. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. Which word BEST describes the meaning of rigorous?

• entertaining

• difficult

• surprising

• shocking

Dan did not enjoy his job at his office. He spent his days folding papers and stuffing envelopes. It was monotonous work. He wanted a job where each day was exactly the same. Which word BEST describes the meaning of monotonous?

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

• dangerous

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. Which word BEST describes the meaning of jovial?

• wild

• happy

• irritable

• angry

Most of the boys in the class were in an argument over which college team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Minecraft on his phone. Which word BEST describes the meaning of indifferent?

• having concerns

• having a lot of interest

• having questions

• having little interest

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. Which word BEST describes the meaning of detest?

• love

• hate

• perform

• admire

Each student was only allotted two tickets to the dance, so Sara had to decide which friend to take. Which would BEST describes the meaning of allotted?

• joyful

• allowed

• taken

• fed