Context Clue Fill in the Blank

What can you use as context clues?

• Pictures

• Words you know

• Examples and definitions

• All of the above

Context Clues: Use the context clue to give the meaning of the underlined word.

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while other figure them out quickly.

• Troubled or confused

• At ease

• Calm

• Relaxed

Context Clues: Use the context clue to give the meaning of the underlined word.

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

• Fun

• East

• Hard/ Difficult

• Loud

Context Clues: Use the context clue to give the meaning of the underlined word

It is tragic when someone gets hurt in a car accident.

• Nice

• Awful

• Boring

• Slow

Fill in the blank: The ancient text was so old and worn that it was almost __________ to the researchers.

• summoned

• murmured

• incomprehensible

• clear

Fill in the blank: The crowd began to __________ with excitement as the celebrity walked onto the stage.

• summon

• murmur

• shout

• incomprehensible

To __________ means to suggest something without saying it directly.

• imply

• shout

• whisper

• declare

Context Clues: Use the context clue to give the meaning of the underlined word The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.

• cold

• clean

• green

• warm

Context Clues: Use the context clue to give the meaning of the underlined word.

Nutritious foods such a fruits and vegetables, help our bodies.

• Gross

• Healthy

• boring

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

• Jump over

• Hide

• Organize

• Leave (Flee)