1. Using Context Clues

2. The dreary weather put me in a gloomy mood. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? happyexciting dismal severe

3. The young girl from China was bilingual because she could speak both Chinese and English The young girl from China was bilingual because she could speak both Chinese and English. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.multilingual b.determined c.Chinese d.genius

4. The rickety bridge was hazardous for cars driving over it each day. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.sturdy b.well-built c.dangerous d.old

5. The legend on the map told me that triangles were a symbol for trees. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.title b.map key c.symbols d.map scale

6. What happened to the protagonist prior to finding the golden treasure box? Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.priority b.when c.after d.before

7. The guard watched carefully so the prisoner could not flee from the group. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.escape b.hurt c.linger d.walk

8. My mother was very upset because my clothes were inappropriate for church. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.appropriate b.proper c.unsuitable d.dressy

9. Lionel was frustrated because he studied so hard for his test and still made an F. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.elated b.annoyed c.confident d.melancholy

10. Even though Peter said he saw Fudge do it, Fudge still tried to deny it. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.confirm b.admit c.believe d.dispute

11. Isabelle was excited because there were so many diverse people at the party. She loves being able to meet lots of new and different people. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.similar b.different c.weird d.dignified

12. Juan told me not meddle in his and Franky’s business because it had nothing to do with me. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.interfere b.teach c.play d.irritate

13. Polly had a good grip on the bar of the roller coaster because she was scared. Which of the following words is a synonym for the underlined word? a.handshake b.touch c.hold d.knob

14. Good Job!