Context Clues

Front

Unknown word while reading: What to do first?

Back

Look for clues in the sentence

Front

Meaning of 'clarify' in context: When the student didn't understand the instructions, he asked the teacher to clarify them.

Back

explain

Front

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby, smiling for days. Ecstatic means:

Back

Excited

Front

Many Northern birds migrate for winter and return in spring. Migrate means _____________.

Back

Move away

Front

The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.

Back

burned

Front

Students generated ideas for solving a problem; Mr. Smith wrote them on the board.

Back

came up with

Front

Depleting Earth's oil reserves means:

Back

using up

Front

David knew the advanced studies program was rigorous, requiring much reading and homework. He felt ready for the challenge.

Back

difficult

Front

Brutal summer with high temperatures. Meaning of brutal?

Back

Harsh

Front

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

Back

allowed