Context Clues

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Context Clues

• Reading Skills Practice

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Use the context clues to determine the meaning of
the underlined word.
Water is scarce in the desert.
a. hard to find b. easy to see c. all
around d. unknown
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Use the context clues to determine the meaning of
the underlined word.
Apple pie is my favorite. I savor every bite!
a. hate b. enjoy c. give away d. bake
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Use the context clues to determine the meaning of
the underlined word.
The rat was very small, but the elephant was
gigantic.
a. very small b. very funny c. very large d. very
excited
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Use the context clues to determine the meaning of
the underlined word.
Lucy was upset she only received a miniscule
amount of ice-cream. She said it was not fair
because her brother received a large amount of
ice-cream.
a. small b. tasty c. large d. sweet