Name _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0527498) Context Clues 1. We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means sleepy angry uninterested gracious 2. It is better to take responsibility for your actions than to always censure someone else. Using the comparison clue, the word censure in this sentence means hurt like blame hold harmless 3. I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof of our house. Using the contrast clue, the word vacuous in this sentence means annoying cowardly outstanding stupid 4. The reporters were allowed to query the actress, such as asking her to tell us about her new movie, but they were not allowed to ask questions about her personal life. Using the example clue, the word query in this sentence means question attack slap particle 5. The king wore a diadem, a crown with many jewels, upon his head. Using the explanation clue, the word diadem in this sentence means crown sweater hat halo 6. Phyllis felt elated when she won the race. Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means sick happy tired miserable 1 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 0981188) Context Clues 7. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means relaxed calm at ease troubled or confused 8. When the sun set, the bright day turned into a caliginous rainy night. Using the antonym clue, the word caliginous in this sentence means dark or gloomy clear happy bright 9. Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means things hurt things put down things shot forward things broken 10. The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means adventurous intact useless accurate 11. Since bats are nocturnal mammals, they do not sleep at night. Using the antonym clue, the word nocturnal in this sentence means firm by night nature defeated 12. Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows. Using the example clue, the word thespians in this sentence means audience members fans actor or performer 13. There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert. Using the synonym clue, the word pandemonium in this sentence means silence 14. In the play, the actor was spirited but the other actor was almost inanimate. Using the antonym clue, the word inanimate in this sentence means spirited 2 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMorder peace craziness or chaos animate spiritless full of life 3 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 1061568) Context Clues 15. The hypothetical version of the story was far from what really occurred. Using the antonym clue, the word hypothetical in this sentence means actual made up or uncertain true real 16. Mary always brought a sense of serenity home with her because of her calm ways, while Max brought a sense of chaos with him. Using the antonym clue, the word serenity in this sentence means confusion disorder chaos calmness 17. Mom made a delicious chocolate cake for us. The combination of dark chocolate and whipped cream created a scrumptious dessert. Using the synonym clue, the word scrumptious in this sentence means sour terrible delicious tasteless 18. The audience appreciated the brevity of the final speech. Many of the others were quite lengthy. Using the antonym clue, the word brevity in this sentence means dullness entirety extended shortness 19. John started out as my friend but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game. Using the antonym clue, the word antagonist in this sentence means helper enemy or opponent supporter friend 20. The lemon had an acrid taste, unlike the chocolate chip cookie that I had for lunch. Using the contrast clue, the word acrid in this sentence means sweet bitter delicious 21. The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that 22. In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and 4 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMwas created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means chaos teamwork conflict friction vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment. Using the example clue, the word foliage in this sentence means rocks houses dirt leaves 5 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMName _____________________________ Date ___________________ (Answer ID # 1054561) Context Clues 23. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well. Using the comparison clue, the word fictitious in this sentence means factual true imagined nonfictitious 24. The game started out tedious, but it got exciting in the end when it was tied with three runners on base. Using the contrast clue, the word tedious in this sentence means slow fun awful boring 25. 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 medicine of math of science of cooking 26. I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain. Using the synonym clue, the word pathetic in this sentence means joyful happy cheerful sad 27. I watched as the eagle swooped down and grabbed his prey with his talon, or claw. Using the synonym clue, the word talon in this sentence means beak teeth claw feathers 28. The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to mollify the other. Using the comparison clue, the word mollify in this sentence means soothe make sad upset worry 29. Plants from the arbutus group, such as flowering trees and shrubs with berries, grow mainly in North America. 30. Rob contacted the thespian organization to try to find a part in the Off-Broadway production. 6 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMUsing the example clue, the word arbutus in this sentence means vegetable group of trees and shrubs fruit Using the explanation clue, the word thespian in this sentence means acting business construction accounting 7 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMAnswer Key 0527498 1. We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means sleepy angry uninterested gracious 2. It is better to take responsibility for your actions than to always censure someone else. Using the comparison clue, the word censure in this sentence means hurt like blame hold harmless 3. I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof of our house. Using the contrast clue, the word vacuous in this sentence means annoying cowardly outstanding stupid 4. The reporters were allowed to query the actress, such as asking her to tell us about her new movie, but they were not allowed to ask questions about her personal life. Using the example clue, the word query in this sentence means question attack slap particle 5. The king wore a diadem, a crown with many jewels, upon his head. Using the explanation clue, the word diadem in this sentence means crown sweater hat halo 6. Phyllis felt elated when she won the race. Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means sick happy tired miserable 8 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMAnswer Key 0981188 7. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means relaxed calm at ease troubled or confused 8. When the sun set, the bright day turned into a caliginous rainy night. Using the antonym clue, the word caliginous in this sentence means dark or gloomy clear happy bright 9. Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means things hurt things put down things shot forward things broken 10. The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means adventurous intact useless accurate 11. Since bats are nocturnal mammals, they do not sleep at night. Using the antonym clue, the word nocturnal in this sentence means firm by night nature defeated 12. Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows. Using the example clue, the word thespians in this sentence means audience members fans actor or performer 13. There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert. Using the synonym clue, the word pandemonium in this sentence means silence order peace craziness or chaos 14. In the play, the actor was spirited but the other actor was almost inanimate. Using the antonym clue, the word inanimate in this sentence means spirited animate spiritless full of life 9 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMAnswer Key 1061568 15. The hypothetical version of the story was far from what really occurred. Using the antonym clue, the word hypothetical in this sentence means actual made up or uncertain true real 16. Mary always brought a sense of serenity home with her because of her calm ways, while Max brought a sense of chaos with him. Using the antonym clue, the word serenity in this sentence means confusion disorder chaos calmness 17. Mom made a delicious chocolate cake for us. The combination of dark chocolate and whipped cream created a scrumptious dessert. Using the synonym clue, the word scrumptious in this sentence means sour terrible delicious tasteless 18. The audience appreciated the brevity of the final speech. Many of the others were quite lengthy. Using the antonym clue, the word brevity in this sentence means dullness entirety extended shortness 19. John started out as my friend but quickly became an antagonist during our basketball game. Using the antonym clue, the word antagonist in this sentence means helper enemy or opponent supporter friend 20. The lemon had an acrid taste, unlike the chocolate chip cookie that I had for lunch. Using the contrast clue, the word acrid in this sentence means sweet bitter delicious 21. The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means chaos 22. 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 10 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMteamwork conflict friction rocks houses dirt leaves 11 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMAnswer Key 1054561 23. This story is fictitious, just as the other's stories were made up, as well. Using the comparison clue, the word fictitious in this sentence means factual true imagined nonfictitious 24. The game started out tedious, but it got exciting in the end when it was tied with three runners on base. Using the contrast clue, the word tedious in this sentence means slow fun awful boring 25. 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 medicine of math of science of cooking 26. I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain. Using the synonym clue, the word pathetic in this sentence means joyful happy cheerful sad 27. I watched as the eagle swooped down and grabbed his prey with his talon, or claw. Using the synonym clue, the word talon in this sentence means beak teeth claw feathers 28. The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to mollify the other. Using the comparison clue, the word mollify in this sentence means soothe make sad upset worry 29. 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 30. Rob contacted the thespian organization to try to find a part in the Off-Broadway production. Using the explanation clue, the word thespian in this sentence means acting business construction 12 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PMaccounting 13 of 13 5/3/10 6:37 PM