Context Clues Practice: Example and Definition

What is the meaning of the word "arid" in the sentence: "The desert is an arid place, meaning it is extremely dry and has little rainfall"?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Humid

In the sentence "The arboreal animals, such as monkeys and squirrels, live in trees," what does "arboreal" mean?

• Water-dwelling

• Tree-dwelling

• Ground-dwelling

• Air-dwelling

Identify the context clue type used in the sentence: "The nocturnal animals, like owls and bats, are active at night."

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

What does the word "benevolent" mean in the sentence: "The benevolent king, who was kind and generous, helped his people"?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Angry

• Lazy

In the sentence "The frigid air, such as that found in Antarctica, is extremely cold," what does "frigid" mean?

• Hot

• Warm

• Cold

• Mild

Identify the context clue type used in the sentence: "The herbivorous animals, like cows and deer, eat plants."

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

What is the meaning of "gregarious" in the sentence: "The gregarious child, who loved being around people, was very social"?

• Shy

• Social

• Quiet

• Angry

In the sentence "The aquatic animals, such as fish and dolphins, live in water," what does "aquatic" mean?

• Land-dwelling

• Water-dwelling

• Air-dwelling

• Tree-dwelling

Identify the context clue type used in the sentence: "The diligent student, who always completed his homework on time, was very hardworking."

• Definition

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

What does the word "voracious" mean in the sentence: "The voracious reader, who read several books a week, loved to read"?

• Lazy

• Hungry

• Eager

• Slow