Context Clues Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word "chastised" most likely mean in the context of someone being reprimanded for a mistake?

• Praised

• Scolded

• Ignored

• Rewarded

If someone reports multiple "sightings" of a rare bird, what does "sightings" most likely refer to?

• Sounds

• Smells

• Visual observations

• Touches

When someone speaks in an "earnest" manner, how are they most likely speaking?

• Jokingly

• Sincerely

• Angrily

• Quietly

If a person is "desperately" trying to finish their homework, how are they feeling?

• Calm

• Relaxed

• Anxious

• Indifferent

What does it mean if someone is "convinced" of their friend's innocence?

• Doubtful

• Certain

• Unaware

• Confused

If there is a "misperception" about a new student, what does "misperception" mean?

• Accurate understanding

• Incorrect belief

• Clear vision

• Detailed description

What are "hoaxes" most likely to be?

• Truths

• Jokes

• Deceptions

• Facts

If a creature is described as "elusive," what is it likely to be?

• Easy to find

• Hard to catch

• Very common

• Extremely large

What does "theoretical" mean when discussing a scientific concept?

• Proven

• Hypothetical

• Practical

• Obvious

If someone has "encounters" with wild animals, what does "encounters" mean?

• Avoidances

• Meetings

• Fights

• Escapes