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It kept pushing and pulling with all of its strength, determined to bring the food home. Other ants might have walked away, but this one held on stubbornly. After twenty minutes of persistent effort, the ant finally dragged the crumb into the anthill.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that tenacious is used, which choice is the meaning of tenacious?\u003Cbr>A. feeling very scared B. moving very slowly\u003Cbr>C. holding firmly and not giving up D. giving up quickly |  | Answers |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | 1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.   |  |  |  |\n| 2) Marcus finished three books every single week without fail. His voracious appetite for reading meant he devoured chapter after chapter during lunch, before bed, and even during long car rides. His bedroom shelves were overflowing with novels, encyclopedias, and comic collections. The school librarian always saved new arrivals for him because no one else read so eagerly.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that voracious is used, which choice is the meaning of voracious?\u003Cbr>A. being very slow and careful B. feeling bored and restless\u003Cbr>C. having a huge, eager appetite D. having no interest at all |  | 4.  \u003Cbr>5.   |  |  |  |\n| 3) Grandma never spent money without thinking it through carefully first. Before buying anything, she compared prices at three different stores and clipped coupons from the newspaper. Her prudent approach to money meant she always had savings set aside for unexpected expenses. This wise and cautious habit allowed her to live comfortably well into her retirement years.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that prudent is used, which choice is the meaning of prudent?\u003Cbr>A. reckless and wasteful B. funny and playful\u003Cbr>C. lazy and forgetful D. wise and careful in practical matters |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) After the tornado destroyed their barn, the farming family began rebuilding the very next morning. They did not complain or lose hope, even though months of hard work lay ahead of them. Neighbors noticed how quickly the family bounced back from the terrible disaster. Their resilient spirit and ability to recover from hardship inspired the entire town to pitch in and help.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that resilient is used, which choice is the meaning of resilient?\u003Cbr>A. very forgetful B. able to recover quickly from difficulties\u003Cbr>C. easily defeated D. extremely wealthy |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) The diligent student spent two extra hours each evening reviewing her multiplication tables. She completed every bonus assignment her teacher offered and always doublechecked her work before turning it in. While other kids rushed through their homework, she took her time and gave steady effort. Her hardworking habits paid off when she earned the highest math score in her class.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that diligent is used, which choice is the meaning of diligent?\u003Cbr>A. deeply confused B. extremely lazy\u003Cbr>C. showing careful and steady effort D. very distracted |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nLanguage Arts  \n[www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com)  \n2  \n1-5 80 60 40 20 0  \n Using Context Clues to Define Unknown Word in Paragraph Name: Answer Key  \n\n| Use the context clues to determine which choice best defines the word.\u003Cbr>1) The tenacious little ant refused to give up, even after the crumb rolled away from it for the fifth time. It kept pushing and pulling with all of its strength, determined to bring the food home. Other ants might have walked away, but this one held on stubbornly. 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