Context Clues Practice

His dancing was so absurd, I could hardly keep from laughing.

• a) polished

• b) foolish

• c) serious

• d) to soak up

You will be compensated well for your time. You will receive a paycheck next week.

• a) punished

• b) moisture

• c) fined

• d) paid

The commander ordered fighter jets to intercept, or prevent, the enemy jets from flying over the border.

• a) shoot

• b) assist

• c) prevent

• d) land

We ordered a model of the airplane, which is a miniature version of the full-sized one.

• a) larger

• b) tiny

• c) important

• d) taller

Pete seemed very nonchalant, or unconcerned, about being late for his work shift yesterday

• a) unconcerned

• b) not late

• c) upset

• d) not calm

Many sports require a team of players; however, cross country skiing is a solitary sport.

• a) quiet

• b) snow

• c) team

• d) individual

Mom is very thrifty when she shops because she always searches the ads and only buys things that are on sale.

• a) thirsty

• b) careful with money

• c) 30

• d) spends money easily

Children need a guardian present when they use the pool, for example, a parent, babysitter, or adult relative.

• a) person who supervises

• b) angel

• c) pass

• d) friend

VCRs are virtually obsolete since DVD and Blu-ray players have replaced them in most people’s homes.

• a) stubborn

• b) popular

• c) extinct

• d) priceless

Seeing muddy footprints all over her clean floor made mother feel exasperated with her children.

• a) delighted

• b) excited

• c) extremely irritated

• d) encouraged