Context Clues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

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

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

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

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

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

punctuation provided a clue to a words meaning.

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

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

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a word or phrase may be restated in a simpler way

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

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