Example: After writing a very detailed letter to his grandmother in Germany, Timmy also included a postscript

Context Clues

1.  The unsubstantial story was as if she were retelling a dream. Using the comparison clue, the word unsubstantial in this sentence means   unreal   realistic   true

2.  Lori's mom stayed awake with the sick baby all night but found herself in quite the stupor the next day. Using the contrast clue, the word stupor in this sentence means   tired state   energetic   awake   enthusiastic

3.  Marie is quite a bibliophile. Her love for books is evident by her enormous library. Using the synonym clue, the word bibliophile in this sentence means   animal lover   book lover   plant lover   money lover

4.  We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone. Using the antonym clue, the word ostracize in this sentence means   embrace   exclude welcome   include

5.  Many great orators such as Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, and James Madison laid the foundation for our constitution. Using the example clue, the word orators in this sentence means   critics   speakers   writers   poets

6.  The student tried to assimilate the information so that he could understand how satellites orbit in space. Using the explanation clue, the word assimilate in this sentence means   not get   not learn   miss   comprehend or learn