Context Clues Vocabulary Challenge

In the sentence, "The soldiers were ready to deploy their equipment in the field," what does the word "deploy" most likely mean?

• To hide

• To arrange or spread out

• To destroy

• To sell

When the seasons change from winter to spring, this is an example of a:

• Transition

• Celebration

• Disaster

• Vacation

In the sentence, "The vast expanse of the desert stretched before them," what does the word "expanse" most likely mean?

• A small area

• A large, open area

• A crowded space

• A hidden place

If a painting resembled a photograph, it means the painting:

• Looked very different from the photograph

• Was the same size as the photograph

• Looked similar to the photograph

• Was more colorful than the photograph

In the sentence, "The hikers found the terrain to be rocky and difficult to walk on," what does the word "terrain" most likely mean?

• Weather conditions

• Type of land

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

An international event is one that:

• Happens in one country

• Involves many countries

• Is secretive

• Is local

In the sentence, "The message was transmitted via radio waves," what does the word "transmitted" most likely mean?

• Ignored

• Sent or passed on

• Destroyed

• Hidden

If someone is described as ailing, they are most likely:

• Very healthy

• Feeling unwell

• Extremely happy

• Very wealthy

In the context of a story, if a character is ailing, what might they need?

• A new job

• Medical attention

• A vacation

• A new car

When a company decides to deploy a new product, what are they most likely doing?

• Testing it in secret

• Launching it to the public

• Destroying old products

• Keeping it in storage