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Context Clues

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    Using context clues to define a word
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  • BRB is an ABBREVIATION for "be right back".
    a shortened form of a word or phrase
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  • We ate the apples, bananas, and bread since they were all EDIBLE.
    fit or suitable to be eaten
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  • My younger brother is such as PEST. He is always following me around.
    an annoying person or thing; a nuisance
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  • It was SIBLING day at school, so I brought in my younger sister.
    each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister
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  • My teacher was absent, so she POSTPONED the test and made it tomorrow.
    cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled
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  • The flower vase was so DELICATE that it can easily break.
    easily broken or damaged; fragile
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  • The girl asked her friend for ADVICE about what to do about a bully bothering her.
    guidance or recommendations offered with regard to future action
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  • I wanted to get the autograph of the FAMOUS singer we saw at the mall.
    known about by many people
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  • We bought several PACKS of gum since we saved money by buying it together.
    a small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it
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  • I learned about being a lawyer and a scientist during CAREER day.
    an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
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  • My mother was excited to see FRESH apples and strawberries for sale at the fruit stand.
    recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved
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  • My teacher said I should be proud of my SKILL that I can multiply quickly.
    the ability to do something well; expertise
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  • The principal is the LEADER of the school and is in charge.
    the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
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  • Gold and diamonds are LUXURY items people wish they can have.
    an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain
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  • The library and the post office are LOCAL buildings you can find in your town.
    belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood
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  • Firefighters, police officers, and soldiers are jobs that require you to be BRAVE.
    ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage
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