He was found running down the street after curfew, and his parents were penalized.

The ticket
read: "Illegally in the streets at 1:00A.M." Now he would have to pay the ticket with his own
money.
a. crooked c. delicate
b. fined --- PUNISHED (by paying) d. informed

The woman crossed her fingers as her daughter did the cheer. She was hoping that everything
would work out for her daughter as she vied for a position on the squad. Her daughter wanted to
be a cheerleader.
a. shouted c. expanded
b. enclosed d. tried

The boy knew that the lake was teeming, and overflowing with bass, so he brought a big net to
help get the fish in the boat.
a. rare c. full
b. enclave d. sparse

It was difficult to listen to Tommy speak because he droned on and on just like a buzzer that
won't stop buzzing.
a. ideal c. lively
b. same tone d. scared

The lithe girl was perfect for the basketball team because she was all muscle and could play
well.
a. lean c. thick
b. cubed d. eerie

Thomas went to the apex of the mountain, and because it was so high, he had to take a tank of
oxygen with him.
a. bottom c. top
b. breathe d. clear

The apparatus that Jill used to connect the fabric was similar to a sewing machine, but this one
did all of the work while she just pushed a button.
a. idea c. instrument
b. zipper d. singular

The frigid air seemed to suck his breath away as he attempted to finish his first snowman of the
season.
a. deficient c. thick
b. sappy d. cold

Lucas and Cole both love baseball, this is a interest.

 1. unusual
2. individual

3. common
Grade 2 :: Context Clues by Vsalt11
Gabby loves having friends over, this is a occurence
1. frequent
2. irregular

3. rare
Grade 6 :: Context Clues by phillipjreese
Use context clues to define "predicament" in the sentence "It was quite a predicament. I needed
a costume for the school play, but I couldn't find one at any of the stores."
1. store
2. problem
3. play or dramatic scene

4. knight
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by dexterm
Animals live in diverse and varied communities.

In this sentence, the opposite, or antonym of diverse is....

1. different
2. multiple
3. alike

4. hostile
Grade 4 :: Context Clues by asturch
I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well.
There is, however, something that doesn't quite ring true about the candidate.

What does weigh mean in this selection?

1. to measure mass
2. to put pressure on a scale
3. to think about

4. to be important
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by asturch
The home team made sure that the officials were on their side. They won a close game and the
championship with many questionable decisions from the officials. However, no one from any
other town would accept the winners as legitimate champions.

What does "legitimate" mean?

1. real
2. talented
3. sneaky

4. good looking
Grade 6 :: Context Clues by phillipjreese
Use context clues to define "hydrated" in the sentence "When you exercise, drink plenty of
water to keep your body hydrated."
1. cool
 2. having enough water
3. filled with oxygen

4. clean and healthy

Grade 4 :: Context Clues by laurasundown
Sydney was working hard on finishing her math test. Suddenly, a class of loud kindergarteners
came down the hall. She had trouble thinking clearly with the noise.

Which word below describes what the kindergarteners are to Sydney?

1. destruction
2. distraction
3. capsule

4. survive
Grade 6 :: Context Clues by shelleygeorge
The book was so flubberbaloo that I could not put it down.
Using context clues, what do you think the non-sense word "flubberbaloo" means in this
sentence?
1. boring
2. sad
3. interesting

4. hard to read
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by dexterm
Anita decided to inquire about what oceanographers do.

The word "inquire" comes from the Latin word meaning "seek." Based on this information,
"inquire" represents...
1. stare
2. ask
3. draw

4. move
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by dmespinal07
The archaeologist found a Revolutionary War in the dig site by my house.
1. fault
2. debris
3. upheaval

4. artifact
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by dexterm
The whale emerged from the water by hurling itself up to the surface.

Based on the sentence, we can infer that the word emerged means...
1. swam
2. floated
3. dove

4. appeared
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by dexterm
Everyone focused on the whale by the boat.
From this sentence, which word is a synonym for focused?
1. outlined
2. concentrated
3. pictured

4. discouraged
Grade 4 :: Context Clues by seabird005
Read the sentence and choose the best answer.

People had come from everwhere to see the courageous dog that had run the Iditarod trail alone.
Which choice below has the same meaning as courageous?
1. brave
2. loyal
3. tried

4. strong
Grade 3 :: Context Clues by mckeever_bpm
Jeff's father was IRATE because Jeff talked back to him and had a bad attitude all day long.

Based on the sentence above, "irate" probably means what?

1. happy
2. angry
3. not bothered
4. tired

5. doesn't care
Grade 9 :: Context Clues by deckerm2
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his
word for it.
If a statement is plausible, .
1. you must always believe it
2. you should never believe it
3. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense

4. it's believable enough to possibly be true

Grade 3 :: Context Clues by JocelynBlock
What do you think the capitalized word means in the following sentence?
"That roller coaster was a THRILL!" Chris shouted, eyes wide open and a grin on his face.
1. feeling of excitement
2. feeling of sadness

3. feeling of curiosity
Grade 6 :: Context Clues by shelleygeorge
The drink was so whippersniffle that Jessica burned her tongue.
Using context clues, what do you think the non-sense word "whippersniffle" means in this
sentence?
1. pink
2. hot
3. cold

4. fun
 Grade 3 :: Context Clues by JocelynBlock
What do you think the capitalized word means in the following sentence?
"Can you LOCATE the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked, pointing to the map.
1. find
2. destroy

3. understand
Grade 5 :: Context Clues by LaurenShel
We were all surprised by how far he could CAST the ball. It landed halfway across the field.
The meaning of cast in this sentence is:
1. a heavy bandage
2. throw
3. select actors for a play

4. a shade