Context Clues Practice & Examples

Question 1

Ian was so irate that he wanted to throw something, but he took a deep breath and felt better.

Accepted Answer

infuriated, angry

Question 2

I didn’t think his outfit was plain at all! I actually thought it was quite ornate.

Accepted Answer

decorated, dazzling

Question 3

The car bumped & juddered as it went down the road.

Accepted Answer

shook

Question 4

Maria was so antagonistic yesterday with her grumpy mood and hurling insults at everybody.

Accepted Answer

hostile, combative

Question 5

Erica was so lethargic over the weekend. She never left the couch!

Accepted Answer

sluggish, apathetic

Question 6

Use context clues to . . .

Accepted Answer

learn new vocabulary words, Help figure out the meaning of unknown words, become a better reader

Question 7

Elijah felt elated when he got an A on his exam! He won't be failing History anymore!

Accepted Answer

excited, very happy

Question 8

Name the resource that provides synonyms and antonyms for words.

Accepted Answer

thesaurus

Questions 8