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Context Clues 01

Directions: Use clues found in the sentences to help define the word provided.

1. / The room had a few aromas such as the smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of the food.
Using the example clue, the word aromas in this sentence means
smells
tastes / sounds
sights
2. / We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, ad walking through the tall grass.
Using the example clue, the word apprehensive in this sentence means
likeable
thin / hopeful
fearful
3. / Literature, such as books and magazines, help us to learn.
Using the example clue, the word literature in this sentence means
reading material
libraries / calculators
4. / The pungent smell in the office, which smelled horrible, caused everyone to walk the other way.
Using the example clue, the word pungent in this sentence means
lovely
flower / strong
scent
5. / Our country's highest politician, the president, has the job of making sure our country stays safe.
Using the example clue, the word politician in this sentence means
elected person
boss / man
golfer
6. / Primates, such as people and monkeys, have five fingers on each hand.
Using the example clue, the word primates in this sentence means
animals
people / mammal group
7. / Jane added many embellishments to her vest. There were buttons, ribbons, and sequins. The trimmings were very pretty.
Using the example clue, the word embellishments in this sentence means
rips
marks / trimmings
tears
8. / Spheres, such as baseballs and globes, will roll when pushed.
Using the example clue, the word spheres in this sentence means
ball shaped
circles / toys
9. / Fish, whales, and dolphins are aquatic animals.
Using the example clue, the word aquatic in this sentence means
water
land / dry
desert
10. / John liked to go on expeditions such as ski trips, rock climbing, and mountain climbing.
Using the example clue, the word expeditions in this sentence means
jobs
heights / trips
classes
11. / Nocturnal animals, such as the bat, are awake at night and sleep during the day.
Using the example clue, the word Nocturnal in this sentence means
night
small / flying
12. / Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.
Using the example clue, the word precipitation in this sentence means
lightening
thunder / water that falls from the sky