Context Clues

Question 1

Animals live in diverse and varied communities.

Accepted Answer

different

Question 2

Rosa thought the soup she made was delicious, but I thought it was actually quite bland.

Accepted Answer

plain

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

confused

Question 4

People think Egyptians had special ways of embalming. The dry air helped them preserve the dead

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keeping the dead from decaying

Question 5

My memories before the age of 3 are pretty hazy.

Accepted Answer

uncertain

Question 6

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

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excited

Question 7

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger

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brightly

Question 8

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

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with little thought

Question 9

The rain kept falling making it a very dismal Saturday morning.

Accepted Answer

gloomy

Question 10

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there

Accepted Answer

delete

Question 11

Each student was allotted two tickets to the Homecoming game.

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allowed

Question 12

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

Accepted Answer

harsh

Question 13

The kids devoured the cupcakes and icecream during the birthday party.

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gobbled

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

rarely

Question 15

When Jenny didn't understand the instructions she asked the teacher to clarify them.

Accepted Answer

explain

Question 16

Mary balanced precariously on the edge of the Grand Canyon as she tried to take a picture.

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carefully

Question 17

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

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healthy

Question 18

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

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skinny

Question 19

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring

Accepted Answer

wandered

Question 20

If you gaze long enough at that picture of an old woman, she will turn into a young woman.

Accepted Answer

look

Question 21

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

Accepted Answer

mixture of metals

Question 22

I thought the math problem was complex, but she thought it was easy.

Accepted Answer

difficult

Question 23

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

Accepted Answer

greatly admired

Question 24

He was feeling really lethargic on Sunday. He didn’t have any energy left after the park trip.

Accepted Answer

sleepy

Question 25

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work & they could tell she wasn’t telling the truth.

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weak

Question 26

Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

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staying in one place

Question 27

Her boss did not give her a raise; he deducted money from her paycheck instead

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take away

Question 28

The review on the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people attended and enjoyed the movie.

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 29

The flower did not dwindle. In fact, it grew steadily and strong.

Accepted Answer

shrivel

Question 30

When Sam cut her finger, she started acting melodramatic, crying and asking for a doctor.

Accepted Answer

overly emotional

Question 31

Her quiet, timid ways made us guess at her true feelings about the story.

Accepted Answer

shy

Question 32

The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.

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huge

Question 33

The man could hear the sincerity in the little girl’s voice. He could tell she was sorry.

Accepted Answer

honesty

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

encourage

Question 35

Elephants and hippos have a pewter color to their skin.

Accepted Answer

gray

Question 36

The horse and rider emerged from the fog slowly.

Accepted Answer

appeared

Question 37

Megan had a plot to get back at her sister for breaking her new scooter.

Accepted Answer

plan

Context Clues

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Context Clues

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