LiM Unit Vocab Context Clues

Despite facing years of _______________, she remained hopeful and continued working toward her dreams.

• adversity

• prosperity

• ease

• comfort

The author included an _______________ to explain how writing the novel changed his perspective.

• afterword

• introduction

• foreword

• preface

After moving to a new school, Sam felt completely _______________ from his classmates.

• alienated

• welcomed

• included

• embraced

His _______________ remarks during the meeting showed he had no sympathy for others’ struggles.

• callous

• sympathetic

• kind

• understanding

The _______________ of the article was that climate change is a global issue requiring immediate action.

• central idea

• introduction

• conclusion

• summary

The room was so _______________ during the fire drill that no one knew what to do.

• chaotic

• calm

• organized

• silent

Be sure to include a _______________ when quoting a source in your research paper.

The _______________ of the story occurred when the hero finally confronted the villain.

• climax

• introduction

• conclusion

• rising action

Her biggest _______________ to the project was designing the logo.

• contribution

• obstacle

• hindrance

• challenge

Even when told to sit down, the student stood with a _______________ expression, refusing to obey.

• defiant

• compliant

• joyful

• indifferent