Context Clues

Question 1

Dad had no need for the broken air conditioner, so he discarded it on the corner by the trash.

Accepted Answer

threw away

Question 2

Joshua noticed that his neighbor was much more unpleasant this morning.

Accepted Answer

rude

Question 3

Alice woke up feeling wretched. She was covered with sweat and had a headache

Accepted Answer

bad

Question 4

Bobby thought that Clyde's theories about their substitute teacher being an alien were absurd.

Accepted Answer

silly

Question 5

After just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath.

Accepted Answer

whispered

Question 6

James, you need to cease tapping your pencil because other people are trying to concentrate.

Accepted Answer

stop

Question 7

Because he had such good friends and family, Malcolm considered himself fortunate.

Accepted Answer

lucky

Question 8

Mike was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice for breakfast today.

Accepted Answer

happy

Question 9

Jess was so eager to see the movie that she loved dressing as her favorite character.

Accepted Answer

excited

Question 10

Mike loves all felines like lions tigers and cheetahs. What are felines?

Accepted Answer

cats

Question 11

Mandy enjoys eating legumes, such as beans peas, and lentils.

Accepted Answer

beans

Question 12

Vince had to put his sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant.

Accepted Answer

shiny, bright

Question 13

We can still make it to the movie on time if we make haste!

Accepted Answer

hurry up

Questions 13