Context Clues (1)

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

• musical instrument

• choice of music

• discovery

• disagreement

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

• needing a bath

• dishonest

• clearly different

• about the same age

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

The word “extensive” means __________.

• costing a lot of money

• large amount

• having no color

• not enough

Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!

If something is priceless, __________.

• it has a missing tag

• it has no value

• it has great value

• it is made out of rice

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

When something is authentic, it’s __________.

• genuine, or real

• carefully written

• full of tasty worms

• very old

Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim.

The word “implement” means __________.

• instrument

• take apart

•  change

• carry out