ELA 8 Context Clues

Students who are RELIABLE and hard-working do well in their classes.

• alert

• able to depend on

• caring

When the edge of the knife becomes BLUNT, and won't cut the rope, you can borrow my tool.

• chipped

• dull

• razor sharp

The wall color was SUBTLE; I had wanted bold colors like reds and golds!

• bright

• childish

• delicate, faint

The student did not conform to CONVENTIONAL behavior. His speaking, writing, and actions were not acceptable.

• generally accepted

• not approved

• wild

Her wedding gown was EXQUISITE! Look at all of the lace, beading, and beautiful flowers!

• too extreme

• simply made

• elaborately made

The student's project was UNATTRACTIVE to anyone's eyes, with its blurry photos, misspelled words, and dark colors.

• not pleasing

• not original

• without color

"Disrupting the class once more, are you? Jason, a demerit will be the consequence," said the instructor.

• attending

• studying with

• interrupting

If you show him that you are VULNERABLE, the tiger will surely attack you.

• strong

• defenseless

• friendly

Of course, the hurricane could devastate our city, but we remain OPTIMISTIC that our homes will be safe.

• confused

• scared

• hopeful

You can purchase jewelry that is INVALUABLE, adequate, or inexpensive; you have every option.

• precious

• clunky

• cheap