Context Clues

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.

What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

• Bottom

• Top

• Middle

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Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

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• Direct Definition

• Antonym

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The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.

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Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.

What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?

• Continue

• Stop

• alter

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.

What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

• walk

• run

• swim

Joe vaulted, or jumped, over the fence when he saw the dog chasing him.

What does the word vaulted mean in the sentence above?

• hid

• screamed

• jumped

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Josh decided to be bold and confront the kid who was picking on his little sister.

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Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction.

What does the word aversion mean in the sentence above?

• A strong dislike for something.

• Tiring or difficult.

• A strong like for something.

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Marty's mom decided to buy her son a miniature basketball. A large basketball was still too big for her four-year-old son.

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The Civil War nurses tried to be compassionate to their patients, or tender and kind.

What does the word compassionate mean in the sentence above?

• Sad

• Angry

• Kind