Context Clues 3

Pick the best definition of the underlined word.

The valiant young woman grabbed the little boy just in time to save him from the speeding car.

• clever

• angry

• brave

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My mom would not permit me to ride my bike to the store. However, she would let my older sister ride her bike to the store.

• allow

• ask

• help

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Mrs. Jessup was delighted by the generosity of her students. They had all offered to share their lunches with Amber, who had forgotten hers.

• kindness

• intelligence

• excitement

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Lucy was furious when she discovered that the dog had eaten her homework again!

• amused

• angry

• tired

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Becky had waited all week to go to the beach. She was so eager to leave on Saturday morning that she woke everyone up at 6:00!

• excited

• unhappy

• scared

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The severe weather caused many roads to close. School was canceled, and everyone stayed indoors.

• snowy

• harsh

• pleasant

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Mara checked her numbers one last time. She wanted her report to be accurate so that her boss would know she had done a good job.

• correct

• exciting

• interesting

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Lily wanted to go to the movies, but she knew that she would benefit more by going to the afternoon study group.

• talk

• be entertained

• be helped

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Amelia rarely paid attention in class. By contrast, her best friend Tasha was always very attentive and listened carefully to everything the teacher said.

• focused

• bored

• nice

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After about an hour, the fireman concluded his talk by reminding everyone to check their smoke alarms as soon as they got home.

• began

• continued

• ended