Context Clues

What is a synonym for sweet?

• salty

• sugary

• crunchy

• mushy

Look at the poem in the image.  Find the word romped.  What is one possible definition of the word romped?

• stomped angrily

• danced playfully

• cleaned thoroughly

• yelled loudly

In the sentence: "The arduous journey up the mountain left the hikers exhausted," what does the word "arduous" mean?

• Dangerous

• Long

• Difficult

• Exciting

Choose the word that best fits the context: "Despite the gloomy weather, the park was filled with jubilant children."

• Sad

• Joyful

• Quiet

• Annoyed

What does the word "lavish" imply in this sentence: "The lavish banquet had an array of gourmet dishes that impressed all the guests"?

• Expensive and elaborate

• Simple and modest

• Scarce and lacking

• Unpleasant and distasteful

In the sentence: "He trudged through the snow," what does "trudged" suggest about his way of walking?

• He walked quickly.

• He walked with difficulty.

• He skipped.

• He ran.

From the sentence: "The critic’s review was scathing," what can be inferred about the review?

• It was indifferent.

• It was confusing.

• It was harsh.

• It was favorable.

What does "serene" mean in the context of this sentence: "The serene landscape calmed her mind"?

• Colorful

• Noisy

• Peaceful

• Empty

In the phrase: "His answer was curt," what does "curt" imply about his response?

• It was lengthy and detailed.

• It was polite and considerate.

• It was short and possibly rude.

• It was unclear and vague.

Choose the word that best fits the context: "She was elated when she heard the news of her acceptance into the university."

• Confused

• Worried

• Indifferent

• Overjoyed