Context Clues

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• burned

• slept

• sunbathed

We often travel to the countryside in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

• hurricane

• plays

• snow

• leaves

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance

• allowed

• joyful

• taken

• fed

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

• shyly

• serious

• hungry

• happy

When the student didn't understand the instructions, he asked the teacher to clarify.

• remove

• call

• explain

• stop

Cold rain fell all day making it a dismal afternoon.

• gloomy

• fun

• red

• exciting

It has been an extremely brutal summer with the very hot temperatures.

• pleasant

• harsh

• gentle

• windy

My mom likes to ride a stationary bike at the gym.

• lots of fun

• moving around

• staying in one place

• exercise

The 50 pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.

• small

• tiny

• average

• huge

Sam felt elated when he won the race.

• sick

• miserable

• tired

• happy