Contextual Clues (Reading)

Identify the Direct Definition Clue

"rainforest"

1. The rainforest, a dense forest found in tropical areas, is home to many unique species.

• a dense forest found in tropical areas

• is home to many unique species

Identify the Direct Definition Clue

"marathon"

A marathon, a long-distance running race, can be very challenging for athletes.

• can be very challenging for athletes

• a long-distance running race

Identify the Direct Definition Clue

"automobile"

1. The word automobile, a car, is used less frequently nowadays.

• 1. used less frequently nowadays

• 1. a car

Fill in the Blanks with Definitions

1. A biography is a ______ of someone's life written by someone else.

• written account

• book

• chapter

Fill in the Blanks with Definitions

1. Photosynthesis is the ______ by which plants make food using sunlight.

• sequence

• step

• process

Fill in the Blanks with Definitions

1. Democracy is a _______ where the people elect their leaders.

• system of law

• system of governance

• system of choice

Infer the Meaning from Context

1. After the storm, the RUBBLE from the collapsed building was everywhere.

• debris

• dust

• stones

Infer the Meaning from Context

1. She felt EXHAUSTED after working late into the night.

• very tired

• very pumped

• very sloppy

Infer the Meaning from Context

1. The CONSTANT noise from the traffic made it hard to sleep.

• loop of

• string of

• never-ending

Choose the Best Meaning

1. The ROOKIE player was nervous during his first game.

• junior

• new

• reserve