Studying for the test wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort. effort means...

• slow to move
• a hard try; attempt

Swimming is one thing I enjoy. enjoy means...

• to find joy in
• feeling bored

She watched the sun set behind the mountains. mountain means...

• an area of flat land
• very large hills

Air, like food, is a basic human need. human means....

• related to people
• related to birds

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.
• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.
• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.
• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

What can you use as context clues?

• Pictures
• Examples and definitions
• Words you know
• All of the above

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea. beverages means...

• bread
• drinks
• silverware
• milk

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. Pedestrians means....

• crosswalks
• stoplights
• walkers
• parrots

His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark. anxious means...

• happy
• nervous
• silly
• sleepy

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him. affable means....

• female
• unfriendly and impolite
• friendly and polite
• having many years of experience