Context Clues

Jonah did such a thorough job of cleaning the game room after the party. There wasn't a speck of dust left.

• careful and complete

• sloppy

• messy

• clever and smart

The boys said that picking up every piece of confetti after the party was such a tedious job.

• boring and repetitive

• strange

• hard and silly

• to get rid of

After Jackie's strenuous game of soccer she needed a bubble bath and a restful evening.

• requiring a lot of energy

• boring

• easy

• winning

The bike riders felt like giving up after riding for a few hours. They persevered and made it to the finish line.

• keep trying

• don't give up

• quit

• take a break

Ordering pizza is very convenient, because you can order it online. Also, you do not have to leave your house.

• easy

• hard

• simple

• quick

Your consequence for missing practice, is not being able to be a starting player.

• what happens as a result of

• why you can do something

• your prize

• a warning

After the musicians had time to warm up, the concert will commence.

• begin

• end

• continue

• canceled

Our visit to the park turned dismal when storm clouds filled the sky.

• dark and gloomy

• boring

• fun and happy

• filled with joy

The smelly water in the pond remained stagnant until it rained again.

• not active or developing

• changing and moving

• no trouble

• easy to handle

We saw a few protestors that were being defiant and not following the rules.

• breaking the rules

• easy to handle

• filled with joy

• skillful and clever