CONTEXT CLUES

Read the following passage.

When I observe my sister, I can’t help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be as knowing as she is.

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word "savvy"?

• "When I observe my sister"

• "I find her"

• "Shrewd and clever"

• "as she is."

Read the following passage.

The mayor’s speech was bombastic. It was full of big words but had very little meaning. The town’s citizens left the meeting more confused than ever.

Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "bombastic"?

• “The mayor's”

• “more confused than ever”

• “full of big words but had very little meaning.”

• “citizens”

What is the meaning of the word “cordial” as it is used in the sentence below?

She gave a cordial greeting—so different from the cold, unfriendly words she’d said before.

• friendly and warm

• quiet and proud

• angry and annoyed

Read the following passage.

The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped the balloons before fleeing the party.

Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?

• "The clown"

• "angrily smashed"

• "birthday cake"