Context Clues

His mind was like a sponge. He was able to absorb and remember anything he learned.

The word absorb means--

• to take in and soak up

• to lose and remove

• soft and flexible

Sam's teacher had said his behavior was often inappropriate. He had a hard time sitting still, listening, and following directions. His mom was always having to remind him to behave.

The word inappropriate means that Sam's behavior--

• is correct and cooperative

• is wrong and uncontrolled

• embarrassing and difficult

They are twins. However, Ashley is very graceful and coordinated and Mary Kate is awkward and clumsy.

The word awkward means Mary Kate--

• moves easily with skill

• moves slowly with care

• moves without skill or care

In Italy, on September 20, 2015 a man set a considerable world record. Dimitri Panciera balanced 121 scoops of ice cream on one cone!

What does the word considerable mean?

• great in amount

• important time

• to measure

The boys were ready. They had packed flashlights, water, and extra snacks. The cave was dark and bottomless, but they were ready to venture deeper inside that they ever had before.

In this paragraph, the meaning of the word venture is--

• to warn

• to plan ahead

• to brave the danger

They hiked up the hill together, cautiously stepping over knotted, gnarled tree roots and under low-hanging branches, until they reached the top.

The word gnarled means--

• beautiful and smooth

• bent and twisted

• flat and empty

My grandmother was always worried I'd catch a cold in the winter. She'd make me wear bulky layers of clothing. I felt like the world's biggest burrito.

In this paragraph, the word bulky means--

• thick layers

• light clothing

• good health

She screeched, "Clean up this mess now! There's rubbish all over your floor". I sighed, picked up the trash can, and started cleaning.

The word rubbish means--

• objects of value

• unwanted trash

• unwelcome advice