E94 Context Clues Practice

Israel begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

• explore

• judge

• allow

Max couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.”

What does the word shrouded mean?

• covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

Andy was so parched after the soccer game, he drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry

• thirsty

• sleepy

You will be compensated well for your time. You will receive a paycheck next week.

• a) punished

• b) moisture

• c) fined

• d) paid

What does the underlined word mean?

It was imperative that Daniela got to school on time, or else she was going to miss the bus for the class field trip.

• not important

• impossible

• important

• hopeful

Kevin knew the long hike up to the mountains was going to be grueling.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

What does the underlined word mean?

While most of the children ran around the playground, the football players sat in a cluster talking about the game.

• group

• line

• distance

• bench

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"

The word that best defines adamant is-

• happy

• unsure

• nervous

• stubborn

His dancing was so absurd, Arely could hardly keep from laughing.

• a) polished

• b) foolish

• c) serious

• d) to soak up

What does the underlined word mean?

Arianna glimpsed outside her bedroom window and saw the new family moving in next door.

• cried

• yelled

• looked

• stood