Context Clues

Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.

• sick

• miserable

• tired

• happy

We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.

• ample

• alive

• rotten

• appealing

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

• destroyed

• saved

• created

• constructed

The voters were so upset that a skirmish broke out and the police had to break it up.

• fight

• sunshine

• hurrican

• creature

A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.

• senior citizen

• man

• pilot

• detective

Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.

• forgetful

• worried

• calm

• not worried

Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, but Phil was not as cautious!

• careful

• not careful

• risky

• trouble

Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.

• pretty

• smart

• old

• well-known

Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.

• ready

• willing

• not willing

• excited

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

• brightly

• really

• hardly

• barely