As a clue to the meaning of an unfamiliar word. This can also help you decide which form of a word to use.
PART 2: Use the context clues in each sentence to determine if you should use the noun, verb, or
adjective form of the word.
Example:
Natalia went to the museum every week because she was by abstract art.
Correct
Natalia went to the museum every week because she was fascinated by abstract art.
Using Context Clues
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word. You will use each word in the box one time. Be careful to
choose the correct noun, verb, or adjective form of the word.
1. The woman explained the details of the situation to her reason for arriving late.
2. The boy could not wait to go to the store to spend his on a new game.
3. The man’s decision to pay for his friend’s soda was because his friend paid last time.
4. The teacher agreed that using notes was on quizzes but not on the test.
5. The federal court system is responsible for ensuring for people.
6. The girl decided to her sister to borrow her notebook for class.

Select the correct answers. what does this passage reveal about eric and garrett? the biggest race on the warm-up field, eric went through his usual routine of stretching so he’d be fully prepared for the race. in what seemed like just a couple of minutes, he heard the announcer. “all 400-meter runners, make your way to your starting lanes.” as eric got into position, another runner named garrett taunted him. “you do know there’s no way you’re going to beat the speed of speed, don’t you? ” he said with a chuckle. eric pretended he didn’t hear garrett and cleared his mind of everything. the announcer yelled, “runners, take your mark, get set! ” as the starting gun sounded, eric took off with the rest of the runners. garrett immediately sprinted ahead of the pack, but eric hung back and kept a close eye on garrett. as they turned the last corner and headed down the straightaway, eric stayed focused and picked up his pace. soon he was running right beside garrett. just a few yards from the finish line, eric made a strong push. he crossed the finish line just a few feet ahead of garrett. a. garrett and eric are both overconfident about their speed. b. garrett likes to boast about himself, while eric is more modest. c. eric is focused, whereas garrett is distracted. d. eric believes in warming up, while garrett prefers to sprint.

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.

Which excerpt from the passage provides evidence of a chronological structure? o “slavery was abolished thirty years before the emancipation proclamation." "the sugar plantation owners were desperate." "so the british owners looked to another part of the empire." "thousands of men and women were given five-year contracts.