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Context CluesPractice
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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
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My first encounter with a snake was a frightening
one. It was hiding under my bed! Which of the
following words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. experience b. search c. disaster d. fear
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Tanya didnt get enough sleep last night. She has
been drowsy all day. Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. happy b. lonely c. tired d. excited
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Nina fell and broke her leg while painting her
bedroom. That old ladder was not stable. Which
of the following words is a synonym for the
underlined word? a. unsafe b. safe c. old d. helpf
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The room was filled with tension as they waited
to hear the winners name called. Would their
favorite be the winner? Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. anger b. nervousness c. happiness d. laug
hter
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Jameys bike is very durable. Even though hes
crashed and wrecked many times, it still rides
just as smooth as the first day he got it. Which
of the following words is a synonym for the
underlined word? a. raggedy b. magical c. tough d.
expensive
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• At first the boys were just arguing, but it
  quickly turned into a brawl. They both ended up
  with bloody noses.
• Which of the following words is a synonym for the
  underlined word?
• a. conversation
• b. disagreement
• friendship
• fistfight

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No matter how many barriers he faced, Dr. Martin
Luther King never gave up on his dream to see all
people treated equally. Which of the following
words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. challenges b. friends c. ideas d. nightma
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Shiva was cried with despair when she found out
that her best friend was moving. Which of the
following words is a synonym for the underlined
word? a. love b. joy c. confusion d. sadness
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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
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