Context clues

When you are driving at night , watch out for pedestrians who might be crossing the road.

• Pretty Scenery

• School busses

• People walking

• Fruit stands

The student was trying to act cool in front of his friends, so he acted nonchalant when the teacher called on him.

• Acted serious

• Acted relaxed, like he did not care

• Acted angry

• Acted silly

The full moon illuminated the sky so much we did not need any flashlights.

• lit up

• darkened

• filled

• clouded up

The principal dictated that we all would be required to follow the dress code.

• asked

• knew

• guessed

• commanded

Gavin did not like soccer, so he seldom joined in the soccer game at recess.

• often

• usually

• rarely

• never

Darrian's new laptop was portable, and he took it everywhere with him.

• high tech

• expensive

• small

• easily moved

Hunter's father tried to sell his old computer games, but found out they were obsolete.

• out of date

• too easy

• boring

• expensive

Taylor was nervous about flying for the first time, but her mother reassured her that planes today are very safe.

• comforted

• reminded

• forced

• told

The meadow was full of wildflowers. THere were not many large plants and trees were very sparse.

• many

• few

• large

• blooming

The artist used vivid colors which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. Find the synonyms for both words.

• dull, sharp

• tinted, bright

• bright, colorful

• bright, dull