ADVANCED READING 2B

Language Strategy

Using Context Clues

You can figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, the words
around the unfamiliar word.

Practice

A. Read each sentence. Use context clues to help you define the boldface word. Then
write the letter of the best choice on the line.
1. During the game my opponent was the best player on the other team.
An opponent is _____________.
a. a competitor b. an ally c. a coach

2. The athletes trained at a high altitude because it is much more difficult to run in the
mountains.
Altitude is _____________.
a. an underwater cave b. the height above sea level c. a plateau

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3. The winning women’s basketball team looked regal with their gold medals and flowers
on top of the podium.
Regal means _____________.
a. deprived of food b. serious c. like royalty

4. Joe was accompanied by his guide dog, who escorted him into the gymnasium.
To be escorted is to be _____________.
a. complex b. guided c. called

5. For months the team practiced their maneuvers until the exercises became natural to
them.
Maneuvers are _____________.
a. movements b. schedules c. relationships

B. Read the following passage. Highlight any unfamiliar words. Use context clues to
find their meaning.