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English: Vocabulary in Context

Practise using clues in the sentence to figure out what a tricky word means.

Name: ____________

Date: __________

  1. Use context clues, then write the meaning: 1) The desert was so ARID that no plants could grow without rain. ARID = __________ 2) She was FAMISHED after the long hike, so she ate two sandwiches. FAMISHED = __________
  2. Circle the best meaning. 'The old bridge was so DECREPIT that the city closed it.' DECREPIT = (a) brand new (b) very colourful (c) old and broken down.
  3. Read: 'The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.' What does TIMID mean? __________ Which clue helped? __________
  4. Replace with a word you know that means the same: 1) The hikers were ELATED. = __________ 2) The room was IMMENSE. = __________
  5. Use each new word in your OWN clear sentence: 1) gigantic: __________ 2) whisper: __________
  6. Read: 'The chef GARNISHED the plate with parsley and lemon to make it pretty.' GARNISHED probably means __________

💭 Think about it

What is one new word you learned today, and how would you explain it to a friend?

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