Using Context Clues

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Using Context Clues
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The dreary weather put me in a gloomy mood. Which
of the following words is a synonym for the
underlined word? happy exciting dismal
severe
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The young girl from China was bilingual because
she could speak both Chinese and English. Which
of the following words is a synonym for the
underlined word? a. multilingual b. determined c.
Chinese d. genius
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The rickety bridge was hazardous for cars driving
over it each day. Which of the following words
is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. sturdy b. well-built c. dangerous d. old
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The legend on the map told me that triangles were
a symbol for trees. Which of the following words
is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. title b. map key c. symbols d. map scale
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What happened to the protagonist prior to finding
the golden treasure box? Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. priority b. when c. after d. before
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The guard watched carefully so the prisoner could
not flee from the group. Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. escape b. hurt c. linger d. walk
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My mother was very upset because my clothes were
inappropriate for church. Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. appropriate b. proper c. unsuitable d. dr
essy
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Lionel was frustrated because he studied so hard
for his test and still made an F. Which of the
following words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. elated b. annoyed c. confident d. melanch
oly
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Even though Peter said he saw Fudge do it, Fudge
still tried to deny it. Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. confirm b. admit c. believe d. dispute
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Isabelle was excited because there were so many
diverse people at the party. She loves being
able to meet lots of new and different
people. Which of the following words is a synonym
for the underlined word? a. similar b. different c
. weird d. dignified
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Juan told me not meddle in his and Frankys
business because it had nothing to do with
me. Which of the following words is a synonym
for the underlined word? a. interfere b. teach c.
play d. irritate
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Polly had a good grip on the bar of the roller
coaster because she was scared. Which of the
following words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. handshake b. touch c. hold d. knob
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Good Job!