Context Clues: Practice 1 Let’s Practice finding context clues. Write a definition or synonym for each underlined word. Circle the clues in the text that helped you guess the meaning of the word. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

1.The sick man drank the elixir (medication) and almost instantly became better! Definition: elixir - ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

2. The wolf hid in the grotto in the side of the hill. None of the hunters saw it as they walked passed the entrance. Definition: grotto - ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

3. The small boy leaned over the railing of the viaduct looking at the water rushing below. Definition: viaduct - ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

4. Mom drained the spaghetti in the colander or strainer before adding the sauce. Definition: colander - ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

5. Some crustaceans, such as shrimp and lobsters, can be eaten. Definition: crustaceans- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

6. The judge’s verdict---decision--was anxiously awaited by everyone in the courtroom. Definition: verdict- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

7. The new annex to the school housed a swimming pool and an immense gym. Definition: annex- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

8. The orator walked onto the stage, placed his notes on the podium, and adjusted the microphone as he looked at the audience. Definition: orator- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

9. The boys meandered along the riverbank all afternoon, enjoying the first day of summer vacation. Definition: meandered- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

10. Sam did such a laudable job of fixing his father’s car that his uncle hired him as a full time mechanic at his garage this summer! Definition: laudable- ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

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