Context Clues Practice

After playing outside in the hot sun for hours, Aiman was parched. He drank three glasses of water in a row. → Parched means: _______________________

• Very thirsty
• Extremely tired

• Famished

During the horror movie, Nisa covered her eyes and grabbed her friend's arm. She looked completely petrified. → Petrified means:

• Angry

• Terrified

• Confident

The students cheered loudly, clapped, and even stood up when their team won. The mood was ecstatic. → Ecstatic means:

• Calm and relaxed

• Extremely happy

• Nervous and confused

The nocturnal animals - such as owls, bats, and raccoons-only come out at night. → Nocturnal means:

• Active at night
• Animals that live in the forest

• Animals that eat only plants

The geologist, a scientist who studies rocks, explained the layers of the Earth. → Geologist means: _______________________

She felt resentment: a strong feeling of anger because of unfair treatment. → Resentment means: _______________________

Reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, are cold-blooded animals. → Reptiles are: _______________________

He was good at string instruments, like the guitar, violin, and ukulele. → String instruments are: _______________________

We saw many marine animals, including dolphins, jellyfish, and sharks. → Marine animals are: _______________________

She was drenched after walking through the heavy rain without an umbrella. → Drenched means: _______________________