Context Clues

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

• signal

• greeting

• sentence

• question

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

• scolded

• rewarded

• arrested

• seated

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.”

What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• covered

• built

• bounced

• made

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.

Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?

• tired

• full

• dizzy

• hungry

The FRIGID water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter and her lips turn blue.

What does the word FRIGID mean?

• cold

• clean

• green

• warm

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

• alive

• rotten

• ample

• appealing

Most people feared the king because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.

• harsh or intense
• fair
• important
• desirable or wanted