Context Clues

There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not. The word controversy means:

• surprise

• disagreement

• arrangement

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? The word apprehensive means:

• worried

• angry

• excited

As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is a prominent writer in the field of children's literature. The word prominent means:

• smart

• lucky

• well-known

Hermione knew that the advanced studies program at Hogwarts was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and spells to memorize. Still, she felt she was up for the challenge. The word rigorous means:

• boring

• difficult

• surprising

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. The word treacherous means:

• dangerous

• wet

• dirty

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over. The word monotonous means:

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

As the students generated ideas for solving the problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten. The word generated means:

• came up with

• discussed

• discovered

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers. The word eligible means:

• qualified

• rejected

• observed

Greg was quite conspicuous with his neon colored t-shirt and jester's hat. It was easy to spot him in the crowd. The word conspicuous means:

• interesting

• tall

• noticeable

We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left. The word depleting means:

• using up

• adding to

• creating