Context Clues

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

When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.

• temporary

• permanent

• interesting

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

The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

• mammals

• birds

• pests

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

The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

• tiny

• attractive

• giant

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

The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

• decorative

• able to float

• calm

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

The desert is an arid and dry landscape.

• decorative

• cold

• waterless

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

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

• "When I observe my sister"

• "I find her"

• "Shrewd and clever"

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

The mayor's speech was bombastic. It was full of big words but had very little meaning. The town's citizens left the meeting more confused than ever.

• The mayor's speech

• The town's citizens left

• full or big words but had very little meaning

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

• "the birthday cake"

• "the clown"

• "angrily smashed"

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