Name _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 1025997) Context Clues 1. We all look for acceptance fromothers. It's hard when someone spurns us. Using the comparison clue, the word spurns in this sentence means loves chooses accepts rejects 2. The runner was last in the race. He began to feel great duress to get ahead of the other racers. He needed to win to keep his standing in the sport. Using the explanation clue, the word duress in this sentence means pressure belief view order 3. She had a smirk on her face instead of a frown. Using the antonymclue, the word smirk in this sentence means laugh smile sad look tear 4. The singer received the audience's accolade. The loud cheers echoed in the theatre. Using the comparison clue, the word accolade in this sentence means disgust adjustment denial praise 5. We took a jaunt to Austin, but the drive to El Paso would have been a much longer trip. Using the contrast clue, the word jaunt in this sentence means short trip boat car horse 6. You may have an issue, such as fear of snakes, which keeps you fromplaying outside. Using the example clue, the word issue in this sentence means problem fear permission babysitter 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 1/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0886466) Context Clues 7. The soft pliable wood was easy to bend. Using the synonymclue, the word pliable in this sentence means hard rough solid bendable 8. We didn't sleep at all at her slumber party. Using the antonymclue, the word slumber in this sentence means birthday surprise sleepover 9. We were reluctant to go into the dark hallway, which is dark and spooky. Using the contrast clue, the word reluctant in this sentence means excited happy mad unwilling 10. Because the birds began their migration in Texas, they didn't have to travel very far to fly south. Using the explanation clue, the word migration in this sentence means moving around clucking singing chirping 11. Exercise is as beneficial to you as is eating healthy food. Using the comparison clue, the word beneficial in this sentence means hurtful bad harmful good for you 12. Pat is such an exaggerator that he claims he is over ten feet tall. Using the explanation clue, the word exaggerator in this sentence means confusing person person who makes things less important person who makes something more than it is television reporter 13. There were many ingredients needed to make the cake such as sugar, water, and flour. Using the example clue, the word ingredients in this sentence means plates 14. We began to rejoice with shouting and cheering when we celebrated our football teamwon the championship. Using the example clue, the word rejoice in this sentence means 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 2/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.complates hours people items of food sentence means celebrate slide cry run 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 3/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0713069) Context Clues 15. We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warmoutside. It will be an idyllic day -just perfect for a picnic. Using the synonymclue, the word idyllic in this sentence means flawed bad perfect unsure 16. The massive rock was hard to move, unlike the tiny stone. Using the contrast clue, the word massive in this sentence means heavy little small 17. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap. Using the comparison clue, the word emporium in this sentence means library large store amusement park bathroom 18. Primates, such as people and monkeys, have five fingers on each hand. Using the example clue, the word primates in this sentence means people animals mammal group 19. The condensed story was unlike the long novel. Using the contrast clue, the word condensed in this sentence means long shortened lengthy 20. She winced in pain when the rock fell on her foot. Using the explanation clue, the word winced in this sentence means screamed flinched jumped cried 21. Jody told Jen her new dress was ugly. This brazen remark upset Jen very much. Using the explanation clue, the word brazen in this sentence means 22. Some people like frigid weather, while others like it hot. Using the antonymclue, the word frigid in this sentence means 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 4/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comthis sentence means shy bold timid humble sentence means toasty cold warm summer 23. The well-known painter's masterpiece was like no other art piece I had ever seen. Using the comparison clue, the word masterpiece in this sentence means work of art blanket paintbrush mess 24. Matt has such a kind disposition that he always helps people. Using the explanation clue, the word disposition in this sentence means show-off enemy attitude or way doctor 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 5/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0762021) Context Clues 25. We had to establish the rules of the game, so no one else would try to create their own. Using the synonymclue, the word establish in this sentence means throw away create get rid of type 26. I tried to persuade her to recycle her plastic bottles, but I just couldn't talk her into it. Using the synonymclue, the word persuade in this sentence means make force allow convince 27. Jen's haughty behavior caused her to say something mean. This insulted her sensitive friend, Marie. Using the contrast clue, the word haughty in this sentence means quiet meek modest proud 28. Lee was always argumentative, like his sister who liked to fight. Using the comparison clue, the word argumentative in this sentence means calm peacemaker like to fight peaceful 29. Although Tomwas anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all. Using the antonymclue, the word anxious in this sentence means not worried forgetful calm worried 30. My opponent hopes he finishes the 100-yard dash before me, so he can win the gold medal. Using the explanation clue, the word opponent in this sentence means friend brother coach challenger 31. The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all. Using the antonymclue, the word scuttled in this sentence means crawled 32. The old oak tree was gnarled, or twisted. Using the synonymclue, the word gnarled in this sentence means straight angry 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 6/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comcrawled walked sneaked ran angry twisted tall 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 7/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comAnswer Key 1025997 1. We all look for acceptance fromothers. It's hard when someone spurns us. Using the comparison clue, the word spurns in this sentence means loves chooses accepts rejects 2. The runner was last in the race. He began to feel great duress to get ahead of the other racers. He needed to win to keep his standing in the sport. Using the explanation clue, the word duress in this sentence means pressure belief view order 3. She had a smirk on her face instead of a frown. Using the antonymclue, the word smirk in this sentence means laugh smile sad look tear 4. The singer received the audience's accolade. The loud cheers echoed in the theatre. Using the comparison clue, the word accolade in this sentence means disgust adjustment denial praise 5. We took a jaunt to Austin, but the drive to El Paso would have been a much longer trip. Using the contrast clue, the word jaunt in this sentence means short trip boat car horse 6. You may have an issue, such as fear of snakes, which keeps you fromplaying outside. Using the example clue, the word issue in this sentence means problem fear permission babysitter 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 8/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comAnswer Key 0886466 7. The soft pliable wood was easy to bend. Using the synonymclue, the word pliable in this sentence means hard rough solid bendable 8. We didn't sleep at all at her slumber party. Using the antonymclue, the word slumber in this sentence means birthday surprise sleepover 9. We were reluctant to go into the dark hallway, which is dark and spooky. Using the contrast clue, the word reluctant in this sentence means excited happy mad unwilling 10. Because the birds began their migration in Texas, they didn't have to travel very far to fly south. Using the explanation clue, the word migration in this sentence means moving around clucking singing chirping 11. Exercise is as beneficial to you as is eating healthy food. Using the comparison clue, the word beneficial in this sentence means hurtful bad harmful good for you 12. Pat is such an exaggerator that he claims he is over ten feet tall. Using the explanation clue, the word exaggerator in this sentence means confusing person person who makes things less important person who makes something more than it is television reporter 13. There were many ingredients needed to make the cake such as sugar, water, and flour. Using the example clue, the word ingredients in this sentence means plates hours people items of food 14. We began to rejoice with shouting and cheering when we celebrated our football teamwon the championship. Using the example clue, the word rejoice in this sentence means celebrate slide cry run 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 9/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 10/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comAnswer Key 0713069 15. We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warmoutside. It will be an idyllic day -just perfect for a picnic. Using the synonymclue, the word idyllic in this sentence means flawed bad perfect unsure 16. The massive rock was hard to move, unlike the tiny stone. Using the contrast clue, the word massive in this sentence means heavy little small 17. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap. Using the comparison clue, the word emporium in this sentence means library large store amusement park bathroom 18. Primates, such as people and monkeys, have five fingers on each hand. Using the example clue, the word primates in this sentence means people animals mammal group 19. The condensed story was unlike the long novel. Using the contrast clue, the word condensed in this sentence means long shortened lengthy 20. She winced in pain when the rock fell on her foot. Using the explanation clue, the word winced in this sentence means screamed flinched jumped cried 21. Jody told Jen her new dress was ugly. This brazen remark upset Jen very much. Using the explanation clue, the word brazen in this sentence means shy bold timid humble 22. Some people like frigid weather, while others like it hot. Using the antonymclue, the word frigid in this sentence means toasty cold warm summer 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 11/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com23. The well-known painter's masterpiece was like no other art piece I had ever seen. Using the comparison clue, the word masterpiece in this sentence means work of art blanket paintbrush mess 24. Matt has such a kind disposition that he always helps people. Using the explanation clue, the word disposition in this sentence means show-off enemy attitude or way doctor 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 12/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.comAnswer Key 0762021 25. We had to establish the rules of the game, so no one else would try to create their own. Using the synonymclue, the word establish in this sentence means throw away create get rid of type 26. I tried to persuade her to recycle her plastic bottles, but I just couldn't talk her into it. Using the synonymclue, the word persuade in this sentence means make force allow convince 27. Jen's haughty behavior caused her to say something mean. This insulted her sensitive friend, Marie. Using the contrast clue, the word haughty in this sentence means quiet meek modest proud 28. Lee was always argumentative, like his sister who liked to fight. Using the comparison clue, the word argumentative in this sentence means calm peacemaker like to fight peaceful 29. Although Tomwas anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all. Using the antonymclue, the word anxious in this sentence means not worried forgetful calm worried 30. My opponent hopes he finishes the 100-yard dash before me, so he can win the gold medal. Using the explanation clue, the word opponent in this sentence means friend brother coach challenger 31. The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all. Using the antonymclue, the word scuttled in this sentence means crawled walked sneaked ran 32. The old oak tree was gnarled, or twisted. Using the synonymclue, the word gnarled in this sentence means straight angry twisted tall 6/4/2009 http://www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/l… www.edhelperblog.com/cgi-bin/la.cgi 13/13 PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com