Smashie McPerter context clues Ch. 23-27

The team was very despondent after losing the game to their rivals.

What does "despondent" mean?

• worried

• angry

• heartbroken

• jubliant

Since Mary never wears shoes, it was inevitable that she would get a piece of glass in her foot.

What does "inevitable" mean?

• certain

• possible

• impossible

• scary

The hike left me panting breathlessly. I couldn't wait to sit on a rock and rest.

That does "breathlessly" mean?

• anxiously

• exhaustedly

• calmly

• relaxingly

Taylor was overwhelmed by his thoughts and could not get to sleep.

When you are "overwhelmed" it means:

• you have so much

• you have not enough

• you have just the right amount

MLK Jr. made a fervent speech that called for equality for all people.

What does "fervent" mean?

• indifferent

• dull

• calm

• enthusiastic

The exhausted elf wearily made his way home after a long day of digging ditches.

What does "wearily" mean?

• excitedly

• calmly

• tiredly

• sadly

The thought of eating sushi and raw fish is very intriguing to me. I can't wait to try it!

What does "intriguing" mean?

• boring

• fascinating

• uneventful

• normal

An armadillo will defensively roll up in a ball to protect itself from danger.

What does "defensively" mean?

• watchfully

• carelessly

• happily

• strangely

At school, it is forbidden to chew gum in class. The teachers will have you turn your card.

What does "forbidden" NOT mean?

• banned

• prohibited

• permitted

• disallowed

Mom took me to the dentist because I was gnashing my teeth in my sleep. What does "gnashing" not mean?

• grinding

• chomping

• protecting

• snapping