CONTEXT CLUES

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?

• confirm

• serve

• separate

• clean

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Rejection

• Shock

• Disapproval

• Praise

Which type of context clue does the following sentence utilized?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Comparison/Example

• Synonym

• Cause and Effect

• Contrast

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 

• Cancelled

• Expedited

• Advanced

• Delayed

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Definition

• Antonym

• Example

• Synonym

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Happy

• Disgusted

• Homework

• Pleased

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.  
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text. 

• happy

• outstanding

• lazy

• below average

She is one of the most gregarious people alive.  In fact, where ever she goes, she can strike a conversation with ten people.  She once told me that her biggest fear was being alone because people bring her so much happiness. 
Which is a synonym of the word gregarious?

• noisy

• reserved

• generous

• sociable