Context Clues

Use context clues to select the proper word. 
I know there is no _____ that will make an A. 

• chance
• chants

Use context clues to select the proper word. 
When the pitcher went to the mound, all he could hear were the ______ of the crowd. 

• chance
• chants

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He let out a ___________ of pain. 

• groan
• grown

Use context clues to select the proper word. 
It is amazing to see how tall you have _______

• groan
• grown

Use context clues to select the proper word. 
The teacher continued to try and ______ an aswer from the student. 

• elicit
• illicit

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Please refrain from using _____ language. There are children present. 

• elicit
• illicit

Use context clues to select the proper word. 
There was a ________ on the run in the neighborhood, so people kept their pets inside. 

• links
• lynx

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The ______ of my gold chain got tangled. 

• links
• lynx

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There was a large amount of _____ left on the table from the candle. 

• whacks
• wax

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After many ______ from the foam sword. Jimmy grew tired of playing with his younger brother. 

• whacks
• wax