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The movie director was anxious before the first showing of his new film. What does ANXIOUS mean?
a) nervous
b) angry
c) shy
d) troubled

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?
a) assignment
b) unable to do the work
c) teacher said
d) John said

The marsh was a wet and muggy place filled with many tiny insects. Based on the context clues, what type of animal might live in a marsh?
a) turtle
b) cat
c) bird
d) lion

Stacey was suspicious of the stranger, but her trusting little brother talked to him right away. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of SUSPICIOUS?
a) synonym
b) antonym
c) examples
d) definition

The guffawing was so loud that George had to wait until the laughter died down before he continued. What does GUFFAWING mean?
a) laughing
b) crying
c) sadness
d) speaking

The device such as a phone or iPad, can be expensive. What is the meaning of the word DEVICE?
a) electronic equiment
b) a company
c) costing a lot of money
d) video games

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?
a) synonym
b) antonym
c) examples
d) definition

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

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?
a) table
b) fridge
c) party
d) item of food

Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything. What type of context clues tell you ALOOF means not following along?
a) synonym
b) antonym
c) examples
d) definition

The man who used to be very LAX with the rules now follows all the laws. What is the meaning of the word LAX?
a) was a policeman
b) followed all the rules
c) didn't care
d) excited

My brother is gaunt, just so thin and bony. What type of context clue tells you the meaning of the word GAUNT?
a) synonym
b) antonym
c) examples
d) definition

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?
a) synonym
b) antonym
c) examples
d) definition

The pioneers endured the long winter and welcomed the warm spring. What does ENDURED mean?
a) died
b) survived
c) warm
d) spring

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

They made REVISIONS and changed some of the wording of the story. What does REVISIONS mean?
a) kept it the same
b) made it different
c) made a completely new one
d) sold it

Some marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles are very intelligent. What does the word MARINE mean?
a) swimming
b) smart
c) fast
d) living in water

After losing the championship game, the sulking teammates walked back to their parents.
a) excited
b) annoyed
c) gloomy
d) friendly

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