Context Clues

The word lumbering means —

• moving in a slow awkward way

• fast steps

• walking with intent

• moving with grace

The reader can use the suffix "ed" to know that the word lingered means —

• slow to pass away

• stayed longer than necessary

• spent excessive amounts of time with

• held fast to

In paragraph 1, the word poised means —

• full of grace for someone

• self-assured manner

• ready to do something

• restrained by manners

In paragraph 1, the word teeming means —

• working together

• full or swarming with

• common interest

• fall heavily

Read the dictionary entry for the word froze. Which meaning best matches the way froze is used?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry for the word sizing. Which meaning best matches the way sizing is used?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4