Context Clues 8th

Omar was RESILIANT and finished the race despite his injured ankle.

• tough
• elastic
• secure

There are no DISSENTING opinions when the teacher asked if the students wanted to go outside on the sunny day.

• trusty
• cooperative
• disagreeing

The SKIRMISH between the athletes got both players kicked out of the game.

• stares
• fight
• promise

Bruce was APPREHENSIVE about trying the hot sauce hs friend brought because he didn't like spicy foods.

• nervous
• excited
• bored

Theo made a GRAVE mistake by not studying for the final exam.

• small
• serious
• plain

The crowd JEERED when the speaker made a comment they didn't agree with.

• clapped
• cheered
• booed

Chelsea made a COMPELING argument, so her parents let her get a puppy.

• weak
• strong
• boring

The staircase in the mansion was AUGUST.

• impressive
• simple
• small

Joanna was furious that her friend tried to INSINUATE that she was trying to copy her homework.

• stress
• insult
• suggest

Thomas spilled his soda, but the stain was so MINUTE he could barely see it.

• small
• ofvious
• dirty