Context Clues

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and declined to answer.

The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.

the meaning of the word is given directly after it is used in a text

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly

punctuation provided a clue to a words meaning.

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people below.

Abbey held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks in how nice it looked

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater.

A hint the author adds in the text to help the reader understand the meaning of the word

a word with opposite meaning is used to help explain the vocabulary word

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.

Jan went to the museum every weekend because she was so fascinated by art.

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food.

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the trip, and now he had to alter he plans

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.

On the way to his room after just having been grounded, Tod murmured something under her breath

After falling many times on his skies, Dan was reluctant to ski down the mountain again.

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

the meaning of a word is implied by what is written. Readers must find clues in the text.

a word or phrase may be restated in a simpler way