Context Clues

Caverns are very large caves. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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Sky won the election for School President because she was dependable. She was always there when you needed her. What is the meaning of the word dependable?

• sassy and sarcastic

• sad and distant

• rude and mean

• trustworthy and reliable

What type of clue is used in the sentence "Sky won the election for School President because she was dependable. She was always there when you needed her."

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An army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the army. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching is not tolerated at school. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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Jane is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. What is the meaning of novice?

• skilled

• professional

• beginner

• expert

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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She was starved that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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The tornado was catastrophic. Everything in the town was destroyed, and many people got hurt. What type of clue is used in the sentence?

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