Vocabulary in Context

What word were you taught to use when remembering the types of context clues?

• RAPPP

• THEME

• IDEAS

• RACE

Context clues are clues within the text that readers can use to ___________________.

• determine the character's impact on the plot of the story

• identify the meaning of unknown words

• determine the theme of a story

• identify the central idea

Read the sentence: "The mercurial weather patterns made it difficult to plan outdoor activities." What does mercurial mean in this context?

• Stable and predictable

• Changeable and unpredictable

• Hot and sunny

• Cold and windy

In the sentence "The professor's verbose lecture seemed to go on forever," what does verbose mean?

• Interesting

• Short

• Using more words than needed

• Educational

Read the sentence: "Despite being a novice at painting, Sarah created a beautiful landscape." What does novice mean?

• Expert

• Professional

• Teacher

• Beginner

In the sentence "The pristine beaches were completely untouched by pollution," what does pristine mean?

• Dirty

• Popular

• Clean and unspoiled

• Crowded

What does paramount mean in "Safety is paramount when conducting science experiments"?

• Optional

• Most important

• Unnecessary

• Secondary

In the sentence "The dilapidated building was scheduled for demolition," what does dilapidated mean?

• New and modern

• Expensive

• Recently built

• Run-down and falling apart

Read the sentence: "The tenacious athlete refused to give up, even after falling behind." What does tenacious mean?

• Determined and persistent

• Weak and tired

• Scared and nervous

• Slow and careful

What does benevolent mean in "The benevolent donor gave millions to charity"?

• Wealthy

• Famous

• Kind and generous

• Mysterious