Context Clues 1

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The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, peanuts, and hot dogs, were all in the fridge before my party. What is the meaning of the word COMESTIBLES?

Some marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles are very intelligent. What does the word MARINE mean?

On a sweltering summer day, the kids played in the sprinkler. What context clues help you figure out that SWELTERING means hot?

A banquet of food such as ham, potatoes, and green beans were served at the party. What type of context clues help you figure out the meaning of BANQUET?

The brawl, or fight, on the playground got both kids sent to the principal. What context clue tells you the meaning of BRAWL?

After losing the championship game, the sulking teammates walked back to their parents.

John said he was unable to do the work, but the teacher said he was capable of doing the work. What context clue tells you CAPABLE means able to do?

My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of the word FORLORN?