Using Context Clues

Which words clue you in to the meaning of the word in bold font? (Choose 2)

The young detective's perceptive observation skills allowed her to notice even the tiniest details, like a hawk spotting its prey from high above.

• high above

• notice the tiniest details

• observation skills

• allowed her to

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word in bold font?

The young detective's perceptive observation skills allowed her to notice even the tiniest details, like a hawk spotting its prey from high above.

• able to climb trees and troll the hawks who live in them

• detailed and intricate

• very small

• Able to notice something easily / quickly

Which words clue you in to the meaning of the word in bold font? (Choose all that apply)

Sarah's friendly and gregarious nature made her a favorite among classmates, as she was always eager to join group activities and strike up conversations.

• friendly

• favorite

• classmates

• eager

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word in bold font?

Sarah's friendly and gregarious nature made her a favorite among classmates, as she was always eager to join group activities and strike up conversations.

• loner; avoids being with other people

• sociable; enjoys being with other people

• rude and obnoxious

• beautiful and poised

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The old oak tree stood as a resilient testament to time, weathering countless storms and remaining strong against the forces of nature.

• remaining strong

• forces of nature

• weathering countless storms

• oak tree

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word in bold font?

The old oak tree stood as a resilient testament to time, weathering countless storms and remaining strong against the forces of nature.

• sad and stately

• able to withstand difficult conditions

• silent and frightening

• able to grow tall

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Despite his initial shyness, James's effervescent personality shone through when he enthusiastically shared stories and jokes with his friends.

• Despite his initial shyness

• personality

• enthusiastically shared stories and jokes

• with his friends

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word in bold font?

Despite his initial shyness, James's effervescent personality shone through when he energetically shared stories and jokes with his friends.

• wise and thoughtful

• bold & courageous

• shy & timid

• bubbly & enthusiastic

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The factory's automation process drastically increased production efficiency by using robots and machines to perform tasks that were previously done by hand.

• process, drastically

• the factory's

• using robots and machines

• previously done by hand

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word in bold font?

The factory's automation process drastically increased production efficiency by using robots and machines to perform tasks that were previously done by hand.

• the use of technology to minimize human effort

• the use of factories to produce large items

• the use of robots to deliver food

• the use of human hands to produce factory goods