Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
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2nd Grade Writing › Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
In "The ice was freezing, not warm, on my hands," what does freezing mean?
very soft
very cold
very hot
Explanation
We use opposite clues to learn words. The sentence says freezing is 'not warm.' If something is not warm, it must be very cold.
Based on "It was chilly, so Mia put on a jacket," what does chilly mean?
very wet
a little cold
very sunny
Explanation
This tests finding word meanings. Mia put on a jacket because it was chilly. We wear jackets when it's cold.
In “The soup was scorching, so I waited to sip it,” what does scorching mean?
very hot
very sweet
very cold
Explanation
This tests using context clues. The person waited to sip the soup. We wait when food is too hot.
In "I felt weary, or very tired, after recess," what means weary?
very hungry
very tired
very noisy
Explanation
This tests using context clues. The sentence tells us weary means 'very tired.' The words after 'or' explain the new word.
Use clues: “The blanket felt cozy, warm and comfy.” What does cozy mean?
wet and cold
warm and comfy
hard and rough
Explanation
This tests using context clues. The sentence tells us 'cozy' means 'warm and comfy.' These words come right after to explain.
Use clues: “Unlike his shy sister, Chen was bold.” What means bold?
sleepy
quiet
brave
Explanation
This tests using opposite clues. The word 'unlike' shows opposites. If shy is quiet, then bold means brave.
Based on "Jamal will examine the bug closely," what does examine mean?
look closely
shout loudly
run away
Explanation
We look at action clues. Jamal will look at 'the bug closely.' When we examine something, we look at it very carefully.
In "The sturdy chair did not wobble," sturdy means?
strong
tiny
broken
Explanation
This tests using context clues. A sturdy chair 'did not wobble.' This means it was strong and steady.
Based on “A habitat is the place an animal lives,” what does habitat mean?
animal sound
place it lives
animal food
Explanation
This tests understanding definitions. The sentence tells us exactly what habitat means. It's the place where an animal lives.
Use clues: "Ben will dash, or run fast, to the bus." What does dash mean?
walk slowly
sit down
run fast
Explanation
This tests understanding context clues. The sentence says 'dash, or run fast.' The word 'or' tells us dash means run fast.