Context Clues

Greg gave it a herculean effort, but still managed to lose the game.

• great effort

• give up

• temper tantrum

• good effort

A banquet of roasted meat was served after the Duke's marriage.

• yummy

• fork

• dinner

• fire

Children can't subsist on bread alone. They also need water, fruits, and veggies.

• pick

• live

• eat

• sleep

Billy opened Pandora's Box when he told his sister he didn't like her dress.

• treasure chest

• the car door

• lots of trouble

• up about his feelings

Kacey was a novice at playing tennis, and hit the ball into the net several times.

• expert

• beginner

• bad sport

• failure

David had the Midas Touch when it came to playing Bingo. He won every time!

• bad luck

• a special board

• a bad rash

• good luck

Please expel that noisy student! We are trying to take a test.

• remove

• praise

• scold

• high-five

The football team had a great quarterback, but their Achille's heel was their defense.

• strength

• power

• poor sportsmanship

• weakness

Thomas knew the lake was teeming with fish, so he made sure to bring his net.

• infested

• allergic

• overflowing

• lacking

Jill & Ben had a prosperous afternoon at their bake sale. They made $40!

• profitable

• eventful

• boring

• long