Context Clues

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched. What does drenched mean?

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry

When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do before he could see his friends, he became glum. What does glum mean?

• Sick

• Sad

• Happy

• Surprised

Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art. What does fascinated mean?

• bored

• angered

• punished

• very interested

What does the word "impelled" most closely mean in the sentence: "She felt impelled to speak out against injustice."

• Discouraged

• Forced

• Invited

• Encouraged

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

• exciting 

• sad

• annoying

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

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

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

• Tall 

• Strong 

• Big 

Unlike his older brother Jayson, who stayed out all hours of the night, Ethan obediently followed the curfew his parents set. What does the word in red mean?

• did not listen

• listened and followed

• rebelled

• laughed

Angel was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut. What does the word in red mean? 

• threw up

• ate and devoured 

• did not eat

• bought