Context Clues #1

We arrived at the store too early. It did not _____ until 10 o'clock, so we waited outside in the car.

The word that fits best is___________.

• open

• close

• door

We saw a new movie at the theater today. When it ended, everyone clapped and cheered. It was ________.

• gloomy

• terrified

• terrific

His careless attitude toward studying explains the reason why his grades are low.

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

• to work hard at something

• a way of thinking or feeling about something

• to run quickly

The room was _______ when Sam trudged in. He turned on the light. Now he could see better!

The word that fits best is________.

• dark

• sunny

• messy

Jerry is a ______runner. He wins a trophy at every track meet. No one can beat him!

The word that fits best is _______.

• slow

• fast

• bad

Mia went to the ______ last weekend. She spotted lots of animals in cages. She enjoyed watching the gorillas and the lions performed.

The words that fits best is ________.

• zoo

• mall

• park

The storm was coming toward our backyard. We peered at a flash of lightning in the sky. The we heard a loud clap of ________.

The word that fits best is ________.

• hands

• snow

• thunder

The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.

What is the meaning of gnawed?

• chewed

• sat

• pushed

The late students had a plethora of excuses.

What is the meaning of plethora?

• shortages

• none

• excessive number

Emma washed her face. She put on her pajamas. Then she said good night to her mom and dad. Emma was ready for ______.

The word that fits best is _______.

• school

• dinner

• bed