Context Clues

"Can you locate the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked pointing to the map. The word locate means...

• find

• destroy

• understand 

"That roller coaster was a thrill!" Chris shouted with a grin on his face. The word thrill means...

• exciting 

• sad

• annoying

The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster. Evaded means...

• surrendered to 

• escaped from 

The bookshelf was sturdy enough to hold Nathan's books without falling apart. The word sturdy means...

• Tall 

• Strong 

• Big 

Mike had scattered his puzzle all over the floor. No wonder he couldn't find the piece he needed. Scattered means....

• Counted

• Lost

• Spread out 

Anna loves to read. She frequently spends Sundays curled up with a book. Frequently means....

• Never

• Sometimes

• Often 

Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....

• Not important 

• Very important 

• Acceptable 

I have a bad memory. I can't recall that mans name! Recall means...

• Forget

• Say 

• Remember

I fell in the marsh and my clothes were soaked. The word marsh means....

• Dry area

• Wet land 

• Backyard 

When they opened the very old tomb, they found some ancient artifacts. The word ancient means....

• New

• Very old 

• Damanged

• strange