📘 Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 8)
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1. Unlike his
gregarious sister, who loves parties, Tom is shy. — What does
gregarious mean?
2. The soil was
arid, with no rain for months. — What does
arid mean?
3. The detective
scrutinized every clue, examining each one closely. — What does
scrutinized mean?
4. The speaker was so
verbose that a ten-minute talk lasted an hour. — What does
verbose mean?
5. The medicine
alleviated her pain, making it much less severe. — What does
alleviated mean?
6. Despite the setback, she remained
optimistic, sure things would improve. — What does
optimistic mean?
7. He was
reluctant to jump, hesitating at the edge of the pool. — What does
reluctant mean?
8. The ancient map was so
fragile that it crumbled when touched. — What does
fragile mean?
9. The candidate’s rhetoric was
persuasive, convincing many voters. — What does
persuasive mean?
10. The bakery’s
aroma, a sweet smell of bread, drifted down the street. — What does
aroma mean?
Answer key: 1) sociable; enjoys company · 2) very dry · 3) examined carefully · 4) using too many words · 5) made less severe · 6) hopeful about the future · 7) unwilling; hesitant · 8) easily broken · 9) able to convince · 10) a pleasant smell
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About this grade 8 worksheet
Free Grade 8 English worksheet (Common Core L.8.4.a): use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Skill: Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Level: Grade 8 — also suits Year 9 (UK).
For teachers: skills & standards
- CCSS L.8.4.a: Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
- Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.
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