Determining correct definition using context clues

1. Determining correct definition using context clues

2. Jenny made a slip on her paper and forgot to answer two questions. • To slide • A mistake • An underskirt with women’s clothing • A small paper form

3. The meatloaf only contains a trace amount of spices, so it didn’t have much flavor. • To follow • To go along the outside of a figure • Very small • To copy

4. If you do not stress the word correctly, you can’t tell the difference between present and present. • To show the importance • To emphasize a sound of syllable • Emotional or mental strain • A system of weights or forces

5. After we round the corner, my house will be on the left. • Ring-shaped • To approximate or estimate • An outburst • A complete course of an activity • To make a turn

6. When the school announced the winner, there was a round of applause. • Ring-shaped • To approximate or estimate • An outburst • A complete course of an activity • To make a turn

7. When things are hard, you can always lean on your friends for help. • To incline or bend • Not having much fat • To depend or rely on

8.   Lack of money drove Joyce to sell the farm. • The blizzard drove Marlene to decide to stay home and be alone on Christmas.  • Dad drove us to the mall but Mom said she would take us home.  • The family drove three hours to see the ocean.

9. The employee put a caution sign up so no one would slip on the wet floor. • The man will slip on the wet floor if he's not careful.  • We need a permission slip in order to go on the trip.  • The messenger handed the slip of paper to the teacher.

10. He mowed the yard on Sunday afternoon. • My stride is about one yard in length.  • A football field is 100 yards long.  • My dog loves to run in the yard.

11. The ramp, known as Alliumtricoccum, is found in the eastern U.S. • Did you know the ramp was safe to eat according to our nature guide?  • The entrance ramp was filled with traffic. •  A new entrance ramp was created over the summer.

12. 1. She took a trip to Florida. A. Be careful, or you will trip!B. We planned our trip together.C. I trip over things very often

13. Put the light box on top of the heavy one. A. The feather was very light.B. She wore light colors because it was going to be a hot day.C. There is only one light in the living room.

14. Will you check my answers for me? A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.B. I will check and see if the cat is in the house.C. If you get a check it means the answer is wrong.

15. Will you show me how to bake a pie? A. I want to show you my new toy.B. I went to the show with dad.C. My favorite television show is on tonight.

16. I have a new watch. A. Did you watch me jump rope?B. My watch is lost.C. I don't watch many television shows! D. The neighborhood watch group looks out for each other.

17. The clock stopped, so I need to set the correct time. • To place • A group or collection • To adjust • A filming location

18. The newspaper is going to run a story about the school carnival . • To move at a quick pace • A score in baseball • To melt and flow • To be stated or reported

19. The right to a fair trial is very important. • A carnival • Free from dishonesty • Light colored • Beautiful or lovely to look at

20. You need to come home right after the game ends. • Opposite of left • Opposite of wrong, correct • A legal ability • Directly or immediately