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determine which choice best defines the word.\u003Cbr>1) After staying up all night to finish his report, Jake felt lethargic and could barely keep his eyes open in class.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that lethargic is used, which choice is the meaning of lethargic?\u003Cbr>A. proud and confident B. angry and upset\u003Cbr>C. sluggish and lacking energy D. excited and alert |  |  |  | Answers |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | 1.  \u003Cbr>2.   |  |  |  |\n| 2) The meticulous artist spent three weeks painting every tiny feather on the eagle with perfect detail.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that meticulous is used, which choice is the meaning of meticulous?\u003Cbr>A. bored and distracted B. loud and messy\u003Cbr>C. extremely careful and precise D. careless and rushed |  |  |  | 3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.   |  |  |  |\n| 3) Dark clouds rolled in quickly, and the ominous rumble of thunder warned everyone that a dangerous storm was coming.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that ominous is used, which choice is the meaning of ominous?\u003Cbr>A. cheerful and exciting B. soft and gentle\u003Cbr>C. bright and colorful D. threatening, suggesting something bad will\u003Cbr>happen |  |  |  | 6.  \u003Cbr>7.   |  |  |  |\n| 4) It was prudent of the hikers to bring extra water and a map before heading into the unfamiliar canyon.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that prudent is used, which choice is the meaning of prudent?\u003Cbr>A. funny and playful B. wise and showing good judgment\u003Cbr>C. foolish and reckless D. shy and uncertain |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) Even after the flood damaged her garden, the resilient woman replanted everything and grew an even bigger crop the next season.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that resilient is used, which choice is the meaning of resilient?\u003Cbr>A. afraid of change B. easily defeated\u003Cbr>C. able to recover quickly from difficulties D. slow to learn |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) The lake was perfectly serene at dawn, with still water reflecting the pink and orange sky like a mirror.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that serene is used, which choice is the meaning of serene?\u003Cbr>A. calm and peaceful B. wild and stormy\u003Cbr>C. noisy and crowded D. dark and scary |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 7) The explorer described the jungle in vivid detail, painting a picture of bright green vines and flashing blue butterflies.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that vivid is used, which choice is the meaning of vivid?\u003Cbr>A. short and simple B. quiet and faint\u003Cbr>C. extremely clear and colorful D. dull and boring |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-7 | 86 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 0 |\n\nLanguage Arts  \n[www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com)  \n2  \n Using Context Clues to Define Unknown Words in Sentence Name: Answer Key  \n\n| Use the context clues to determine which choice best defines the word.\u003Cbr>1) After staying up all night to finish his report, Jake felt lethargic and could barely keep his eyes open in class.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that lethargic is used, which choice is the meaning of lethargic?\u003Cbr>A. proud and confident B. angry and upset\u003Cbr>C. sluggish and lacking energy D. excited and alert |  |  |  | Answers |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | 1.  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