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Context Clues
Directions: Read the sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word.

1. Cindy detests the thought of 5. The new sign will indicate which
reciting her poem in front of the lane leads to the hospital exit.
entire school. a) Obscure
a) Looks forward to b) Block
b) Dislike intensely c) Point out
c) Happily anticipates d) Predict
d) Relishes

2. The baker made dainty little 6. The fragrant flowers helped to

flowers from sugar to decorate the cover the litter box odor.
birthday cake. a) Obnoxious
a) Large b) Pleasant smelling
b) Ugly c) Beautiful
c) Beautiful d) Blooming
d) Delicate

3. Since I learned my multiplication 7. The dog escaped when the gate was
facts, I am now capable of doing long left ajar last night.
division problems. a) Slightly open
a) Unable b) Closed tightly
b) Have the ability c) Hanging
c) Without skill d) Secured
d) Unworthy

4. The citizens knew that the 8. Due to the rain, the baseball game
hurricane was going to devastate their will be postponed until further notice.
town. a) Rescheduled
a) Destroy b) Delayed
b) Intimidate c) Anticipated
c) Blow over d) Advertised
d) Freshen

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