Context Clues

What does the word sparkled mean in the sentence below?

The bright dress sparkled in the sunlight.

• shifted

• shone

• waved

• rested

What does the word boast mean in the sentence below?

Susie does boast about her good grades too much.

• to chat

• to brag

• to study

• to complain

What does the word cart mean in the sentence below?

James had to cart all the books to the library.

• A vehicle use to move goods

• A table with wheels

• To remove

• To move or carry

What does the word adventure suggest?

The game we played was quite an adventure.

• The game was easy

• The game lasted a long time

• The game was exciting

• The game was played by many people

What does the word astonish mean in the sentence below?

We wanted to astonish the class with our special project.

• Amuse

• Scare

• Confuse

• Amaze

What does the word chuckle mean in the sentence below?

My friends and I started to chuckle during the movie.

• Cry

• Laugh

• Choke

• Leave

If a chat between two people becomes heated, the people are--

• getting angry

• making each other laugh

• feeling calm

• speaking quietly

What does the underlined word mean?

Spencer had studied for hours. He felt prepared for the test.

• excited

• ready

• nervous

• pass

Which meaning of the word positive is used in the sentence below?

I always try to be positive when I visit my grandmother. I want to make sure I don't make her feel sad.

• certain or sure

• upbeat and cheery

• having good results

• A type of charge