Context Clues

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.

• unwilling
• helpful
• happy
• excited

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

• Synonym

• Direct Definition

• Antonym

I like to collaborate with my friends Brandon and Marcus on school projects.  Brandon is an excellent writer, Marcus is really creative, and I'm a great artist. 
What does collaborate mean?

• to be evil; wicked
• to laugh together
• to work together; cooperate
• to fight and argue

As we got closer, we noticed that a dog was wearing a tiny wetsuit and was surfing with his owner.  It was the most absurd thing I've ever seen?
What does absurd mean?

• serious
• very silly
• heartbreaking
• disgusting

Belinda is very cautious when she crosses the street. She does not want to get hit by a car. She always looks both ways. She walks across when the street is clear.

What is the meaning of cautious in the passage above?

• excited

• tired

• angry

• careful

Yesterday we went to an amusement park. The first ride we went on was an extreme roller coaster. The recording at the beginning reminded us to stay seated during the entire duration of the ride.
What does duration mean?

• hard work
• a whole day
• the time something continues

I heard my mom and dad in the kitchen yesterday morning. It was Saturday, so I decided to try to sleep in. Unfortunately, the distinct smell of pancakes came drifting up to my room and made me hungry. I got out of bed and headed downstairs for breakfast. 
What does the word distinct mean?

• the same as everything else
• ordinary
• easily recognized 

The frigid water made Elizabeth's teeth chatter as she ran towards the warm fire.

What does the word frigid mean in this sentence?

• cold

• clean

• hot

• green

They composed a letter to the governor asking for more soldiers in the fort.

What does the word composed mean in this sentence?

• wrote

• sang

• bought

• wanted