Activity 2
Read each sentence. Then choose and circle the meaning of the italicized word. Underline the
explanation in the sentence that serves as context clue to the meaning.
1. Joseph felt elated when he won the marathon.
(Tired, depressed, happy, relaxed)
2. Justin acted in a humane way when he saved the lost dog.
(Caring, mean, hurting, lonely)
3. Carol seemed infallible in class because she never gave a wrong answer.
(Correct, certain, vague, wrong)
4. The typhoon annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.
(Saved, destroyed, created, constructed)
5. I asked if I could go to jenny's party, and Mom said she would have given it some consideration
before giving an answer yes after an hour.
(Invitation, planning, thought, distance)