Context Clues
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- Q1The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.atesleptburnedplayed300s
- Q2The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.extrememely happyawfulsuccessfulfantasy300s
- Q3I was so PARCHED, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.hungrythirstysleepybored300s
- Q4The hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the PINNACLE, or top, of the mountain.cavetopbottommiddle300s
- Q5What type of context clue can you use to determine to meaning of the capital word? Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a SWIFT current.synonymantonymexamplesexplanation300s
- Q6What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the capitalized word? The Modern Olympics COMMENCED, or began, in 1986.synonymantonymexplanationexamples300s
- Q7Andy decided to TERMINATE his membership to the gym. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.changecontinuestopbegin300s
- Q8Megan decided to go for a slow STROLL. It would feel good to stretch her legs.swimrunjumpwalk300s
- Q9I tried to make my horse jump over the stream, but she BALKED.forgotrefusedsleptcried300s
- Q10The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.startleescapeentertainattempt300s
- Q11The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and buildings with her hands.braveryintelligencebeautystrength300s
- Q12Jack ran away from the FIERCE tiger that was chasing him.kindviolentcalmsneaky300s