Context Clues Vocabulary Challenge

Read the sentence: "The bird took flight as soon as it heard the loud noise." What does the word "flight" most likely mean in this context?

• A journey by airplane

• The act of flying

• A set of stairs

• A type of bird

In the sentence, "The workers toiled in the hot sun all day," what does the word "toil" suggest about the workers' actions?

• They were resting

• They were working hard

• They were playing

• They were eating

Consider the sentence: "The merchant sold spices and fabrics in the busy market." What is the role of the "merchant" in this context?

• A buyer

• A seller

• A traveler

• A farmer

In the sentence, "The soldiers took refuge in the fort during the battle," what does the word "fort" most likely refer to?

• A type of weapon

• A military building

• A piece of clothing

• A type of food

Read the sentence: "The child kept jabbing his finger at the screen to select the game." What does "jabbing" mean in this context?

• Gently touching

• Quickly poking

• Slowly dragging

• Carefully tapping

In the sentence, "The animal was kept in captivity for many years," what does "captivity" mean?

• Freedom

• Being held in a confined space

• Traveling freely

• Being in the wild

Consider the sentence: "The aggressive dog barked loudly at the strangers." What does "aggressive" suggest about the dog's behavior?

• Friendly

• Calm

• Hostile

• Playful

In the sentence, "The merchant traveled far and wide to find the best goods," what does the word "merchant" imply about the person's job?

• A person who buys goods

• A person who sells goods

• A person who makes goods

• A person who repairs goods

Read the sentence: "The explorers built a fort to protect themselves from the harsh weather." What is the purpose of the "fort" in this context?

• To store food

• To provide shelter

• To entertain guests

• To grow plants

In the sentence, "The athlete's aggressive play helped the team win the match," what does "aggressive" mean in this context?

• Passive

• Energetic and forceful

• Lazy

• Careful