Context Clues

Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery. I ended after the Civil War.

What does abolished mean?

• got rid of

• started

• enjoyed

• particpated in

Adolf Hitler is infamous for his actions during World War II, which included killing six million people.

What does infamous mean?

• well-liked

• known for bad reasons

• tall

• evil

The foul odor came from the dumpster because it was full of rotting food. Based on context clues, what does foul mean?

• terrible

• penalty

• big

• a lot

The accident was fatal, unfortunately. The victim did not make it out alive.

What does fatal mean?

• deadly

• funny

• severe

• not too bad

 

Although some men are extremely loquacious, some rarely talk at all. 

What does loquacious mean?

• talkative

• handsome

• brave

• kind

 

The report was completely fallacious; it was full of errors and incorrect opinions. 

What does fallacious mean?

• true

• funny

• false

• coplicated

The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.

What does the word brusquely mean?

• gentle

• harsh

• uncaring

• smooth

Bobby thinks it's funny to tantalize Sally, such as making fun of her curly hair, but it only makes the other kids mad at him.

What does the word tantalize mean?

• to help

• to tease

• to tattletale

• to hit

Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with real wood.

What does ligneous mean?

• made of stone

• metallic in color

• strong and sturdy

• like wood

The new speaker from the health clinic was so inarticulate that all of us left the auditorium wondering what the message was.

What does the word inarticulate mean?

• do not see well

• do not have a microphone

• do not speak well

• do not listen wee