Context Clues for Definitions Practice

Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.

What does renowned mean?

• famous; well-known

• mysterious

• hated

• awkward; clumsy

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes. What does TRAGIC mean?

• fantasy, dream

• disastrous, awful

• extremely happy

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out. What does congested mean?

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• forceful

Salamanders are nocturnal and usually spend daylight hours hiding under fallen logs or damp leaves. What does nocturnal mean?

• active at night

• active during the day

• hidden

• sleeping

Harry is going to construct a big tower with his blocks. What does construct mean?

• collect

• build

• sort

• draw

Emma peered out the car window at the snow. What does peered mean?

• stared

• searched

• bowed

• touched

We didn't know the contents of the large box until we opened it. What does contents mean?

• a large box

• what is inside something

• to tie something

• a page number

The sudden storm was a surprise, so we were not ready for it. What does sudden mean?

• rainy

• without warning

• very big

• a party

My school’s annual fundraiser is every October. What does annual mean?

• yearly

• monthly

• seasonal

• fun