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Context Clues #1

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    Identify the meaning of unknown words presented in context
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  • I am filled with anticipation for my birthday party on Saturday! What does anticipation mean?
    excitement
    love
    sadness
    fear
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  • I would be astonished to find my dog sitting at the kitchen table reading a book. What does astonished mean?
    tired
    angry
    surprised
    excited
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  • The man looked bewildered. He scratched his head and looked around as if he had no idea where to go. What does bewildered mean?
    silly
    smart
    confused
    tired
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  • The underwater current can be very strong in the ocean so be careful when you're in the water. What does current mean?
    flow
    sand
    breeze
    beach
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  • We thought long and hard before making a decision about what type of pet to adopt. What does decision mean?
    assignment
    lesson
    choice
    argument
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  • Mrs. Montgomery, our teacher, will display the class poster for the rest of the school to see. What does display mean?
    tear up
    show
    give away
    throw away
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  • Driving on icy mountain roads is treacherous. What does treacherous mean?
    false
    funny
    dangerous
    easy
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  • The queen drank from a sparkling goblet at the feast. What does goblet mean?
    plate
    bowl
    cup
    fork
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  • The air conditioner was broken so the kitchen was stifling while we were cooking the apple pie. What does stifling mean?
    messy
    cold
    clean
    hot
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  • Our country was established over two hundred years ago. We celebrate its birthday every 4th of July with fireworks and family bbqs. What does established mean?
    tested
    exploding
    celebrated
    formed
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  • The little girl's face was illuminated by the glow of the candle. What does illuminated mean?
    afraid
    lit up
    hidden
    on fire
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  • My grandma was cautious when she used the sharp knife to chop vegetables. What does cautious mean?
    bored
    excited
    careful
    careless
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  • My grandpa accelerated the car when the light turned green. What does accelerated mean?
    got out of
    slowed down
    sped up
    stopped
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