Context Clues

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: My mom told me that riding my bike without a helmet is hazardous because I could get hurt.

• not safe

• a bad example for my brother

• safe

• against the rules

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: The magician made the ball vanish! I wonder where it went?

• magic

• bounce

• no longer able to be seen

• appear

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: The flowers in our garden are flourishing! I've been excited to see them get so big and colorful.

• to die

• smell nice

• not growing

• to grow

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: The book I am reading is very bizarre. The more I read, the weirder it gets.

• exciting

• strange

• funny

• long

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: My brother is trying out for prestigious soccer team. He is a very good soccer player, so I hope he makes it.

• not very good

• fun

• excellent

• nervous

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: James was perplexed as he was having trouble solving the challenging and puzzling math problem.

• feeling confused

• feeling excited

• feeling sad

• feeling angry

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: The rotten apple was not edible, so I had to throw it in the garbage.

• able to be eaten

• delicious

• gross

• not able to be eaten

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: Terrance scowled when he broke his toy. He was very mad it was ruined.

• smiled

• cried

• stared

• frowned

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: The librarian reminded me that I was responsible for making sure my library books were not lost or damaged.

• not important

• to be in charge of something

• return books in a week

• to check out books

Determine the meaning of the underlined word: Hailey was hesitant to go on the rollercoaster. She stood by the gate watching it, but she was nervous about riding it.

• to be excited

• to be upset

• to be sad

• to be unsure