Name _____________________________
Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0158764)
Context Clues: Use context clues to find the meaning of the
bolded words.
1. Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects like brick walls and wooden doors.
Using the example clue, the word opaque in this sentence means
thin
thick
clear
transparent
2. Larceny, such as stealing a car, can cause you to spend a lot of time in jail.
Using the example clue, the word larceny in this sentence means
conflict
bravery
murder
theft
3. Equestrian items would include saddles, horseshoes, and reins.
Using the example clue, the word equestrian in this sentence means
having to do with horses
having to do with the equator
having to do with hair
having to do with royalty
4. In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the
world for our enjoyment.
Using the example clue, the word foliage in this sentence means
rocks
dirt
leaves
houses
5. The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night.
Using the example clue, the word trauma in this sentence means
headaches
goals
plans
injury
6. Elliptical shapes, such as an oval or an egg, have rounded sides.
Using the example clue, the word elliptical in this sentence means
oval
straight
flat
unbent
7. A very large city in America is called a metropolis. Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles all fit into
this category.
Using the example clue, the word metropolis in this sentence means
county
city
town
state
8. A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around.
Using the example clue, the word colossus in this sentence means
woman
torch
huge statue
airplane
9. An entrepreneur, such the man that owns the corner store or the lady that owns the beauty shop, saves
money to begin a business.
Using the example clue, the word entrepreneur in this sentence means
businessman or woman
worker
homebody
10. The dark clouds were a caveat of the coming storm. It was not the only warning we received. The town
tornado alarm sounded soon after and gave us enough notice to seek shelter.
Using the example clue, the word caveat in this sentence means
withdrawal
keep
celebration
warning
11. The cavalry, such as the Confederate soldiers, rode into towns to defend their values.
Using the example clue, the word cavalry in this sentence means
meadow
horse soldiers
generous
frontier
13. Being eccentric, such as having pink or blue hair, is sure to get you attention, but it may not be the kind
want. is so querulous, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her
17. you
Samantha
friend sometimes.
Using the example clue, the word eccentric in this sentence means
notthe
ordinary
rebellious
Using
example clue, the word querulous in this sentence
means
calm
rural
pleasant
whining
ugly
hateful
14. There
were many diminutive items in the dollhouse including
tiny chairs, petite beds, and little pictures.
Using the example clue, the word diminutive in this sentence means
large
huge
average
small
15. Debilitating illnesses include Lou Gehrig's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Using the example clue, the word debilitating in this sentence means
energizing
strengthening
weakening
improving
16. John was meticulous in his work as an artist. He took great pains to be detailed, precise, and thorough with
all of his paintings.
Using the example clue, the word meticulous in this sentence means
messy
sloppy
careful
casual
12. Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room.
Using the example clue, the word illuminate in this sentence means
light up
weaken
darken
lower
18. An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build.
Using the example clue, the word edifice in this sentence means
concrete wall
steel
coal mine
large building
19. The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they
pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help
students pursue their education.
Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means
thoughtlessness
wisdom
silliness
negligence
20. Plants from the arbutus group, such as flowering trees and shrubs with berries, grow mainly in North
America.
Using the example clue, the word arbutus in this sentence means
vegetable
group of trees and shrubs
fruit
21. Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca
Peru.
Using the example clue, the word conquistadors in this sentence means
geographers
losers
victims
conquerors
22. Marjoram, such as lavender, can be very soothing and relaxing.
Using the example clue, the word marjoram in this sentence means
aromatic herb
flower
crayon
candle
23. Julie has many culinary talents - cooking an incredible meatloaf and cooking an amazing chicken.
Using the example clue, the word culinary in this sentence means
of cooking
of medicine
of math
of science