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Context Clues (level 5)

  •  English    30     Public
    Detemrine the meaning of the word,based on contextual clues.
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  • 1. The kitten was *timid* and hid behind the sofa when guests arrived. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 2. After the storm, the road was *flooded* with water so cars could not pass. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 3. Maria felt *proud* when she finished the difficult puzzle by herself. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning
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  • 4. The teacher gave a *glowing* report about Jonah because he always turned in neat work. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 5. The ice cream melted into a *slushy* mess on the hot sidewalk. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 6. The ancient tree was *gnarled* with twisted roots and a thick trunk. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 7. My sister is very *curious*; she asks questions about everything she sees. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 8. The hikers reached the *summit* of the mountain and looked down at the valley below. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 9. The loud thunder made the dog feel *anxious* and he paced around the room? What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 10. Dad wrapped the fragile vase in soft paper to *protect* it during the move. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 11. The magician’s trick was so *baffling* that no one could explain how it happened. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 12. The library was *silent* except for the sound of pages turning. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 13. The puppy’s coat was *sleek* and shiny after the bath. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 14. During the test, Laila felt *confident* because she had studied every night. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 15. The farmer used a big *plow* to turn over the soil before planting seeds. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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  • 16. The crowd gave a *roaring* cheer when the team scored the winning goal. What does this word mean, and what clues help you determine its meaning?
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