using context clues

I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and had stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

• shocked

• not surprised

• bored

• interested

In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

There was pandemonium, or chaos, among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

• chaos

• calm

• shouting

• quiet

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me wish I had earplugs.

• noisy

• colorful

• silent

• fast

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

• small

• dirty

• neat

• unorganized

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

• expanding

• becoming smaller

• closing

• becoming wealthy

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing, on the hike.

• backpacks

• garbage

• food

• supplies

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

• roast

• insult

• greeting

• comeback

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.

• it is fuzzy

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• it causes rashes