Vocabulary- Tier 2: Using Context Clues

Question 1

When Michael spilled the milk by accident he said "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." What is the meaning of the bold word?

Accepted Answer

an unexpected event

Question 2

The blast of wind caused the door to suddenly open.

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a gust of air

Question 3

The girl took off her socks and swung her bare feet in the water.

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having no covering

Question 4

The courageous soldier charged into the battle. It seemed he had no fear.

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brave

Question 5

She ate the apple right after it was picked from the tree. Yum-the taste of fresh fruit!

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not rotten

Question 6

The calm water had no waves. It looked like glass.

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peaceful, still

Question 7

The printer won't work unless you connect it to the computer.

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join together

Question 8

The swimmer will dive into the pool. She must make sure it is deep enough so she doesn't hit her head on the bottom.

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jump head first

Question 9

Kate heard the knock at the door. She was so excited! The guests finally arrived.

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to show up

Question 10

Walking across the street without looking is very risky.

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dangerous

Question 11

The boys agreed it was a good idea to throw their mom a birthday party, but they couldn't agree on the cake flavor.

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to have the same opinion

Question 12

Todd ate seven plates of food at the feast.

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a huge meal

Question 13

He received a trophy as an award for winning the spelling bee.

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prize

Question 14

The small calf followed its mother to the barn. The other cows were already there.

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a baby cow

Question 15

The boy dashed down the hallway so fast his friends couldn't keep up.

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to move quickly

Question 16

The curious boy was always asking questions. He loved to learn new information!

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wanting to learn

Question 17

The king's foe want to kill him and take over his kingdom.

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enemy

Question 18

Mom took the damp clothes out of the dryer before they were dry.

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a little wet

Question 19

Jacob crumbled the piece of paper and discarded it into the trash.

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throw away

Question 20

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

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job, career

Question 21

Even though he had his own, the greedy boy took all the candy from his sister.

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wanting more

Question 22

Ashley is such a cheerful person. She is always smiling.

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happy

Question 23

The hen gathered her chicks and brought them close.

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to bring together

Question 24

The bright little girl answered every question correctly.

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smart

Question 25

The singer became so famous that it was hard for her to go anywhere without people coming and asking for her autograph.

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well known, popular

Question 26

The farmer gets up at dawn every morning to work the land.

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sunrise

Question 27

It was hard for Stephen to balance his time. He has a lot of activities that demanded his time.

Accepted Answer

a large scale, an equal amount

Vocabulary- Tier 2: Using Context Clues

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Vocabulary- Tier 2: Using Context Clues

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