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Context Clues

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    Read the sentences. Determine the meaning of a given word using context clues. Multiple choice. Middle school level.
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  • Mary, of course you’re always tired. Most nights you stay up late working and infrequently take a day off. What does “infrequently” mean? 
    excitedly
    not often
    sadly
    always
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  • Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Ardent means: 
    enthusiastic
    foolish
    old
    intelligent
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  • I'm working hard for the same candidate that you support. You're doing it for pay but I'm not doing this for money. I’m doing it out of conviction. Conviction means: 
    anger
    strong belief 
    being found guilty
    fear
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  • We have lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college and be elected president of the United States before you turn forty. Lofty means:
    high
    low
    shaky
    small
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  • The home team made sure the officials were on their side. They won the championship but no one from any other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions. Legitimate means:
    good looking
    real
    sneaky
    talented
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  • Lisa said, “Mia, why are you making such a big deal about Linda's hair? Yes, she did dye it purple and it's an odd color. But so what? It's such a trivial matter. ”Trivial means: 
    unimportant 
    dangerous
    disgusting
    strange
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