Context Clues

The dog gnawed on the bone before digging it.

The word gnawed means:

• painted

• chewed

• cut

• write

The delightful aroma of food made me hungry.

The word aroma means:

• smell

• perfume

• nose

• pizza

She was always late with a plethora of excuses.

The word plethora means:

• lies

• little

• a lot

• big

Caroline didn't understand so she asked the teacher to clarify.

The word clarify means:

• explain

• answer

• ask

• read

The mood was somber at the funeral.

The word somber means:

• hungry

• happy

• serious

• sleepy

The frigid water made Eyden shiver.

The word frigid means:

• clean

• hot

• dirty

• cold

When she received her present, Daneyri had a big grin on her face.

The word grin means:

• eye

• glass

• smile

• gift

They found an ancient crypt with a mummy inside.

The word ancient means:

• scary

• old

• happy

• new

Camille took Neyshka's shoes. Neyshka was exasperated with Camille.

The word exasperated means:

• angry

• sad

• happy

• confused

He spent a substantial amount of money. Now he is poor.

The word substantial means:

• bank

• small

• great

• long