Context Clues

Th movie star's large and beautiful home was palatial. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• ugly

• tiny

• for dogs

• like a palace

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk, tea, juice, and soda. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• bread

• silverware

• drinks

• menus

Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• outlawed

• exchanged

• running

• common

Pedestrians should look both ways before the cross the street. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• crosswalks

• walkers

• stoplights

• parrots

When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arms and wore a cast. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• rested

• broke

• avoided

• looked at

The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parent's Night. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• lose

• eat

• trade

• show

The frigid water made her teeth chatter. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• cold

• clean

• green

• warm

Typewriters become obsolete because of the invention on laptops and computers. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• popular

• outdated

• careful

• round

His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark since he is afraid of the dark. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• nervous

• silly

• happy

• sleepy

After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• dark

• funny

• bright

• normal