Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning

During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.

• float

• waterless

• used up

• calm

Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.

• flower

• decorative

• used up

• simple

The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.

• peak

• stressful

• boisterous

• calm

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

• decorative

• able to float

• calm

• peak

The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.

• decorative

• able to float

• money

• waterless

The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

• Antonym Clue

• Synonym Clue

• Inference Clue

• Definition Clue

• Example Clue

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I cringed when I heard her drag her nails on the chalkboard.

• jump in excitement

• shrink back in disgust or fear

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
My mother rejected the job in Columbia, because she got a better job in Camdenton.

• accepted, took

• turned down, refused

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Food was plentiful on Thanksgiving.  There was so much to eat that we lots of food leftover.

• delicious

• more than enough

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I bought this hat from the peddler in the park.

• someone who buys something

• someone who sells something