Context Clues

The class sat nervously as our teacher paced in front of us, obviously angry. Finally, after a few minutes of silence, she spoke. “To say that I am disappointed is an understatement,” she fumed. “Though I know that some of you maintained your correct, appropriate behavior for the substitute, the majority of you chose to forget the classroom rules.”

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of appropriate?

• correct

• understatement

• dissapointed

• the majority of you

What is the meaning of the word benefit in the paragraph?

• gain

• fundraiser

• be damaged

• love

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word.

I was intrigued by the book and wanted to learn more.

• Interested

• Angered

• Bored

• Exhausted

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word.

I felt a little apprehensive the first time I traveled alone.

• Tired

• Worried

• Confident

• Thrilled

What context clues would help someone define the word "immense" in this sentence?

• The word "center" repeated

• The use of the word "artistic"

• so many of the kids

• ongoing friendships

What context clues would help someone define the word "majestic" in this sentence from "You Are the Electric Boogaloo"? "You guys never discuss the relatively boring victories - you only talk about the grand, majestic, hilarious failures."

• grand

• boring

• hilarious

• victories

What context clues would help someone define the word "numerous" in this sentence from "Just Be Yourself"? (Select TWO) "I just counted and you're in eighteen [clubs], not to mention the numerous after school activities you're involved in."

• counted

• eighteen

• mention

• involved

What context clues would help someone define the word 'elated' in this sentence? 'She was elated when she heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy.'

• A) jumping up and down

• B) heard the news

• C) she was

• D) with joy

Using context clues, select the word that has the same meaning as the bold word. 'The teacher's explanation was so **lucid** that everyone understood the concept immediately.'

• A) Confusing

• B) Clear

• C) Long

• D) Boring

What context clues would help someone define the word 'frigid' in this sentence? 'The frigid air made her shiver, and she quickly wrapped her coat tighter around her.'

• A) air

• B) shiver

• C) wrapped

• D) coat