Context Clues

The students assembled in front of the school to wait for their bus.

• yelled

• skipped

• lined up

Jose’s story was so brief it took him only a minute to read it aloud.

• short

• long

• exciting

Kris murmured a reply, but I couldn’t hear it.

• screamed

• yelled

• said quietly

Our club donates food and toys to needy families every year.

• buys

• gives away

• eats

It was sweltering outside, so I bought some ice cream to cool off.

• hot

• chilly

• raining

It seldom rains here, so I’m surprised it’s pouring today.

• not often

• always

• usually

The garbage had a bad odor, so I pinched my nose when I took out the trash.

• color

• smell

• sound

The child clapped her hands with glee when she got her gift.

• sadness

• anger

• joy

I was so parched after PE so I drank a lot of water.

• thirisy

• sleepy

• happy

The weather was so blustery that it made my hair blow in all directions.

• hot

• freezing

• windy