Context Clues
Context Clues
Context Clues
Date: _____________________________
Reading Comprehension
Context Clues
1. ______The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.
A. sat B. chewed C. pushed
2. ______The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
A. smell B. color C. wealth
4. _______ The mood was somber at the funeral of the former Prime Minister.
A. hungry B. serious C. shyly
5. _______ When he didn’t understand the instruction, the student asked the teacher
to clarify them.
A. remove B. call C. explain
6. _______ The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. dangerously B. hopefully C. gracefully
8. ________ Instead of a grimace, Levon had a big smile across his face.
A. grin B. frown C. mask