Context Clues

The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back.
Volcanic probably means: 

• Wet
• Dry
• Hot
• Cold

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward
• ignored the peasant's words
• Thank you again
• good-bye

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward
• ignored the peasant's words
• Thank you again
• good-bye

"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly. 
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?

• to participate in
• around the ship
• had no problem
• teach your team

LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

• detailed and challenging
• larger and easier
• is understandable
• different-shaped

The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.

Use the explanation context clue to select the best definition of the word "languidly."

• actively
• energetically
• angrily
• lazily

An edifice, such as the Empire State Building or the White House, can take years to build.
Use the example context clue to select the best definition of the word "edifice."

• concrete wall
• steel
• large building
• coal mine

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions, or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

• stresses
• possible
• modified
• suggested

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions, or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

• stresses
• possible
• modified
• suggested

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions, or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

• stresses
• possible
• modified
• suggested