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English 24 Public

Using context clue strategy to determine the meaning of a vocabulary word

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The law was abolished in 1989.

stopped, removed, ended

20

The pedestrian stopped when at the crosswalk to wait for the cars to go by.

Walkers

15

When I fell off my bed, I fractured my ankle and had to get a cast.

broke

15

She gets anxious before a big test.

nervous

15

Without a coat on, the air in December felt frigid.

cold

15

To complete the assignment, access to the internet was essential.

Necessary, very important, needed

15

He had to stay in for recess because his desk was not organized

Orderly, clean, neat, tidy

5

The group developed a plan for the project.

created, made

15

The teenager couldn't on the carnival ride because the maximum age was 10 years old.

highest

15

It is a tradition in my family to open 1 gift on Christmas eve, but save the rest for Christmas morning. We do it every year.

a custom or belief you follow

20

The flowers surrounded the entire field.

to be all around

25

The boy had to convince his mom to let him have a cookie before dinner because she wanted him to wait for dessert.

urge, persuade, beg

20

He frequently gets the pizza for lunch, but sometimes gets chicken nuggets instead.

often, regularly

15

On Tuesday, the weatherman predicted the weather for the weekend.

estimated

15

When she was upset, the teacher supported her by giving her a hug.

help, console

15

She was furious when her little brother took her headphones after she told him not to.

angry, mad, upset

15