Context Clues

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Use context clues to figure out what the bold word means. Then choose the best answer. 1. After running five miles, Luis was exhausted and needed to rest.

• excited

• very tired

• angry

• hungry

The teacher asked the class to be attentive during the lesson.

• sleepy

• focused

• noisy

• funny

3. The ancient castle had crumbling walls and broken windows.

• very old

• shiny

• brand new

• clean

4. Maya is generous and always shares her snacks with friends.

• kind and giving

• rude

• quiet

• mean

5. The fragile glass vase broke when it fell off the table.

• heavy

• strong

• easy to break

• colorful

We couldn't see the stars because the sky was overcast with thick clouds.

• dark and cloudy

• bright and clear

• blue and sunny

• windy

7. After spilling the paint, I had to scrub the floor to get it clean.

• gently touch

• wash hard

• paint

• sweep

8. The timid kitten hid under the bed when we entered the room.

• a) brave

• b) shy

• c) playful

• d) noisy

The peculiar smell in the refrigerator made us check for spoiled food.

• strange

• sweet

• fresh

• clean

10. The children were ecstatic when they learned there would be no homework.

• sad

• calm

• very happy

• confused