Using Context Clues

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely gruelling. Gruelling means:

• easy

• tiring

• loud

Molly is novice volleyball player. It is her first day of practice. Novice means:

• beginner

• skilled

• professional

My schoolbooks are too heavy. I need a new satchel to carry them.

• lunchbox

• bag

• purse

The exuberant teacher greeted her students

with a smile and a hug at the door.

• angry

• joyful

• tall

Our teacher said it was time to frolic on the playground.

• play

• sit

• sleep

The gorilla is often gentle. But it can also be ferocious.

• kind

• peaceful

• violent

When Tommy saw a fish at the end of his line, he cheered and smiled, because he was so elated.

• serious

• disappointed

• happy