Context Clues

Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so fascinated by art. What does fascinated mean?

• bored

• angered

• punished

• deeply interested

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food. What does seldom means?

• rarely

• always

• try to

• hate

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks on how nice it looked. What does remarks mean?

• joke

• copies

• comments

• silly

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Kim murmured something under her breath. What does murmured mean?

• screamed

• sang

• slipped

• whispered

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the fishing trip and now he had to alter his plans. What does alter means?

• continue

• change

• help

• swim

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean?

• gross

• healthy

• spoiled

• fresh

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage. What does elegance means?

• bumpy

• clumsy

• beautiful

• grace

The judge questioned the witness but he sat in silent and declined to answer? What does declined means?

• willingly

• helpful

• refused

• pleasantly

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh. What does foul means?

• skinny

• free

• helpful

• unpleasant

Jack was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater. What does mortified mean?

• embarrassed

• silly

• sparkle

• dull