Context Clues

What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too.

• relaxing with a magazine

• her father walked in

• sounding annoyed, too

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.

What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

• pick up

• jump over

• step on

• throw down

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs.

• trained

• natural

• unnatural

Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word irate?

• "the birthday cake"

• "the clown"

• "angrily smashed"

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

What is the meaning of cautious in the passage above?

• excited

• tired

• angry

• careful

Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

• followed her mother's requests

• folded her clothes

• brushed her teeth

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

What does the word __elated__ mean in the sentence: 'After hearing the good news, she felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day.'?

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Overjoyed

• D) Confused

Which phrase helps you understand the meaning of the word __frigid__ in the sentence: 'The frigid wind made everyone shiver and pull their coats tighter.'?

• A) made everyone shiver

• B) pull their coats tighter

• C) everyone smiled

• D) the sun was shining