Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Grade 7 • Context Clues

She met her idol at the concert and couldn't contain her excitement.

 

What does the word 'idol' mean?

• Something that is hard to believe

• An object or person worshipped or admired

• A thing that people use for transportation

• Selling everything to pay off debts or close down a business

She responded to the emergency call immediately.

 

What does the word 'immediately' mean?

• A wild and natural area with few people

• Right away

• Something that is hard to believe

• The beginning or start of something

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible.

 

What does the word 'incredible' mean?

• An object or person worshipped or admired

• Something that is hard to believe

• Selling everything to pay off debts or close down a business

• A loan to buy a house

The informant provided crucial information to the police.

 

What does the word 'informant' mean?

• A thing that people use for transportation

• The beginning or start of something

• Someone who gives information to others

• Something that is hard to believe

He was proven innocent of all charges.

 

What does the word 'innocent' mean?

• Someone who gives information to others

• Not guilty

• To move or adjust position slightly

• An object or person worshipped or admired

She gave a brief introduction before starting her presentation.

 

What does the word 'introduction' mean?

• Making clothes by looping yarn with needles

• A loan to buy a house

• The beginning or start of something

• Not guilty

Her jealousy of her sister's success became apparent when she made snide remarks about her achievements.

 

What does the word 'jealousy' mean?

• Something that gets in your way

• The number of miles a vehicle has traveled

• Feeling upset when someone else has something special

• Selling everything to pay off debts or close down a business

She enjoys knitting scarves for her friends and family.

 

What does the word 'knitting' mean?

• Feeling upset when someone else has something special

• Making clothes by looping yarn with needles

• Selling everything to pay off debts or close down a business

• An object or person worshipped or admired

The company went into liquidation, and all its assets were sold to repay its debts.

 

What does the word 'liquidation' mean?

• To move or adjust position slightly

• To go on a trip or journey

• Not guilty

• Selling everything to pay off debts or close down a business

The car's mileage was excellent, reaching 40 miles per gallon.

 

What does the word 'mileage' mean?

• The number of miles a vehicle has traveled

• Someone who gives information to others

• To care for and help grow

• Making clothes by looping yarn with needles