MESIDAC Context Clues

Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

A biography usually recounts the events in a person’s life in chronological order, or the order in which the events occurred.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Nina was embarrassed by her blunder and couldn’t believe she’d made such a silly mistake.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Chris worked through his chores quickly and efficiently. He did all of his outside tasks—including taking out the trash, walking the dog, and retrieving the mail—in one trip.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Unlike her last school, where many students seemed hostile, Tammy’s new school seemed filled with friendly and agreeable people who were eager to make friends.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

One upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary..

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Nancy began to think all of her work on her painting was futile. It seemed pointless to continue putting effort into something she simply could not succeed at doing.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Destiny's teacher circled several vague words on her paper, such as “stuff” and “things.” The teacher also wrote, “Try to use precise language.”

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

After living in a cramped dorm room for several months, Tommy was excited to be back in the ample space of his bedroom at home.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

Maria sometimes loathed her brother. She knew she shouldn’t hate him, but he frustrated her to no end.

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Which clue helps you to find the meaning of the italicized word?

When she forgot her rain boots, Michelle found herself in quite a predicament. If she walked home in the rain, she’d ruin her shoes. But, her mother would be annoyed if she called for a ride

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