Context Clues

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: “The little boy was delighted and smiling from cheek to check when he saw the monkey with a helmet leading the parade on a motorcycle.”

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: "I formed an alliance with the team members that helped me."

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: "Brandy excelled at her gymnastics meet, so her family had an ice cream party to celebrate."

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: "When I arrived home to find all of our furniture tipped over and broken glass everywhere, I instinctively looked for an intruder and called 911."

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: "When the police officer arrived on the scene, it was complete chaos. Everyone was running around and no one knew what to do."

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: "The first time Mrs. Bates called me up to give a speech, I cowered down and thought I was going to be sick. Now I am no longer afraid and I even volunteer to go first!"

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: “I thought I heard a faint scratching noise, but I figured that it might just be in my head.”

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: “She does not communicate with me so I only have a vague idea as to how I can help.”

Choose the correct meaning of the unknown word: “As Tommy walked home with the money he stole from church, strong feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.”