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Motorboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of prohibited?

• not allowed

• allowed

• quickly

• sometimes

“It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”

Using context clues, what is the meaning of scorching?

• cold

• really cold

• warm

• really hot

The teacher was distraught when her computer wouldn't start because she really wanted to show her kids how to get into Google Classroom.

"distraught" means:

• happy

• upset

• funny

• lucky

John had a sluggish start to his day; it took him 20 minutes just to get out of bed.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of sluggish?

• happy

• speedy

• fast

• slow

That guy is very uncouth and always cuts in line at the store.

"uncouth" means:

• polite

• slow

• rude

• kind

When Micah was asked by Optimus Prime if he would ever consider joining the Decepticons, he immediately replied that he would never do such a thing.  As a matter of fact, Micah absolutely loathed the Decepticons.  The Decepticons lied and tried to destroy everything in their path, causing everyone, including Micah, to be disgusted by their behavior.  

Using context clues, what is the meaning of loathed?

• Liked

• Happy

• Sad

• Disliked stongly

Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of remorse?

• shame

• happy

• nice

• worried

Jemma and Jillian are very accustomed to taking care of chickens.  Everyday since they were young, they have gone out to the chicken coop and made sure the chickens had water and food.  It was also their job to clean the chicken coop whenever it was too dirty; however, this was not one of their favorite things to do. 

Using context clues, what is the meaning of accustomed?

• difficult

• easy

• used to doing something

• unable to do something

The little boy was reluctant to take a piece of candy because it wasn't his.

"reluctant" means:

• glad

• quickly

• candy

• didn't want to

She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.

Using context clues, what is the meaning of nonchalant?

• worried

• not worried

• happy

• excited