Contact Clues

I will get in touch with my liaison at the bank and find out if the money was deposited into the correct account.

• enemy

• fatherly figure

• contact

• teacher

Use context clues to match the underlined word with the correct definition: In our eagerness to make what we call progress, we have contaminated our rivers, oceans, and lakes by emptying the raw sewage from our toilets into them.

• To increase in number or amount; to pile up; collect, or gather

• To make worse; to anger or annoy

• To save by using carefully

• To harm by contact with something undesirable

“Come on, Fancifoot. Up two steps and we’ll be safe. Come on, boy,” Betty coaxed as she pulled him into the house.”

Using context clues and your own background knowledge, what most closely aligns to the meaning of the word coaxed as it is used in the example above?

• To help someone or something

• To show fear

• To persuade someone or something

• To listen closely

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "Frail" in the sentence: "The frail old man needed help crossing the street."

• Strong

• Weak

• Energetic

• Tall

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Reserved

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."

• Careless

• Alert

• Sleepy

• Distracted

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Use context clues to determine the meaning of 'benevolent' in the sentence: 'The benevolent woman donated a large sum of money to the charity.'

• A) Selfish

• B) Kind-hearted

• C) Greedy

• D) Indifferent

Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'meticulous' in the following sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.'

• A) Careless

• B) Thorough

• C) Hasty

• D) Lazy

Use context clues to determine the meaning of 'arduous' in the sentence: 'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, requiring all of their strength and endurance.'

• A) Easy

• B) Difficult

• C) Quick

• D) Simple

Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'elated' in the following sentence: 'He was elated when he heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy.'

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Overjoyed

• D) Confused