Context Clues

Front

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police caught him.

Back

flee

Front

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll down.

Back

slope

Front

Ben is apprehensive about appearing in the play, causing an upset stomach.

Back

nervous

Front

Pony balked at jumping the stream.

Back

refused

Front

Father's favorite salutation: "Howdy, friend!"

Back

greeting

Front

VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to protect the castle.

Back

watchful

Front

Ms. Hawkins reprimanded a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

Back

scolded

Front

The rabbit evaded the fox by hiding in a hole.

Back

escape

Front

The ending of this story doesn't make any sense. Choose the sentence that uses 'sense' similarly.

Back

There was no SENSE to Tom's money-making scheme.

Front

Can you CATCH the baseball?

Back

Carl tried to CATCH the vase.