"Emily's Mom" Context Clues

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "nauseated"?

"A year ago, she was feeling nauseated all the time, so after some tests operated and found cancer."

• to be soothed

• to be sick

• to be pleasant

• to be attracted

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the phrase "miniature pea-size bits"?

"But cancer is a sneaky disease, and miniature pea-size bits of it had multiplied and spread to other places in her body, so they started chemotherapy."

• average size

• infection like color of green

• mid size

• very small

On pg. 5, which word below could replace "fatigue" without changing the meaning of the word?

"And there was the constant fatigue."

• ability

• weakness

• energy

• sickness

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "exotic"?

"I knew that bothered her a lot because she covered it with fleecy colorful hats and exotic scarves."

• normal

• ordinary

• glamorous

• common

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "subdued"?

"Ummm, Mom's going to start treatment again,' Dad said in a subdued voice."

• aroused

• boisterous

• controlled

• softened

Using context clues, what is a "specialty"?

"That was my dad's specialty."

• worst thing they do

• best thing they do

• something they learn to do

• something they want to do

What is the meaning of the phrase "pasty white" as used in the sentence below?

"My mom's skin was a pasty white color, and my dad had to help her into bed."

• sick and unhealthy

• smooth and healthy

• blushing and vivid

• cheerful and peaceful

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "hospice"?

"Someone from hospice started coming to help her bathe and give her pain medication."

• a pain clinin

• a doctor's office

• a place that helps people near the end of their life

• a hospital

Using context clues, what is the meaning of the phrase "brain felt frozen"?

"They don't send in hospice people to help until is is close to all over. I knew because I looked that up on my phone. My brain felt frozen."

• shocked and saddened

• cheerful and encouraged

• enlightened and prayerful

• sick and nauseous

On pg. 12, what is the meaning of the phrase "choking off a sob"?

"Then, choking off a sob, he said, 'Yeah, we'll be OK. You and me."

• crying

• brokenhearted

• food lodged in throat

• trying to hold back tears