Context Clues

Their savings dwindled because they spent more money than they made. What does dwindled mean? (Use context clues.)

• --increased

• --decreased

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn; it lay with its chin on the ground and its floppy ears drooping. What does forlorn mean? (Use context clues.)

• --sad

• --happy

He felt dismay when he read the first question on the test and did not know the answer to it. What does dismay mean? (Use context clues.)

• --disappointed

• --satisfied

We mobilized everyone in the neighborhood to work together to clean up our park. What does mobilized mean? (Use context clues.)

• --gathered

• --abandoned

With unbridled rage, the dog barked wildly at the rattlesnake. What does unbridled mean? (Use context clues.)

• --controlled

• --uncontrolled

The boxing coach taught his players how to feint or fake a punch. What does feint mean? (Use context clues.)

• --to trick

• --to hit

The presenter spoke with such eloquence that the audience was moved to tears. What does eloquence mean? (Use context clues.)

• --with boredom

• --with expression

He feels indebted to his cousin Jasmine for helping him with his homework; so he has promised to do all of her chores this weekend. What does indebted mean? (Use context clues.)

• --something used

• --something owed

The soldier walked with a steady gait, putting one foot firmly in front of the other foot. What does gait mean? (Use context clues.)

• --the way one talks

• --the way one walks

• --the way one looks

We need a dynamic speaker. That is, a speaker who speaks well. What does dynamic mean? (Use context clues.)

• --sleepy

• --energetic

• --boring