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lofty redwood trees towered so high above the forest floor that their tops seemed to touch the clouds.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that lofty is used, which choice is the meaning of lofty?\u003Cbr>A. thin and bent B. dark and hollow\u003Cbr>C. extremely tall and high D. very short and wide |  |  |  | Answers |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  | 1.  \u003Cbr>2.   |  |  |  |\n| 2) The meager lunch of a single cracker and a slice of cheese was not nearly enough to satisfy the hungry student.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that meager is used, which choice is the meaning of meager?\u003Cbr>A. delicious and fresh B. warm and filling\u003Cbr>C. huge and plentiful D. very small in amount, not enough |  |  |  | 3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.   |  |  |  |\n| 3) As a novice at chess, Tomás was still learning the basic rules and often made mistakes that experienced players would never make.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that novice is used, which choice is the meaning of novice?\u003Cbr>[A. an](A. an) expert with many years of practice B. a beginner with little experience\u003Cbr>C. a teacher who gives lessons D. a champion who wins often |  |  |  | 6.  \u003Cbr>7.   |  |  |  |\n| 4) Maya liked to ponder difficult questions for a long time, thinking carefully before she gave her answer.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that ponder is used, which choice is the meaning of ponder?\u003Cbr>A. to think about something deeply [B. to](B. to) ignore completely\u003Cbr>C. to answer right away D. to argue loudly |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) Rain in the desert is sporadic, falling only a few times a year with long dry stretches inbetween.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that sporadic is used, which choice is the meaning of sporadic?\u003Cbr>A. predictable and scheduled B. constant and nonstop\u003Cbr>C. heavy and flooding D. happening only occasionally, not regular |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) The tranquil garden was filled with the soft sound of trickling water, and a gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that tranquil is used, which choice is the meaning of tranquil?\u003Cbr>A. peaceful and quiet B. dark and frightening\u003Cbr>C. dry and dusty D. loud and chaotic |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 7) After hours of walking under the hot sun without any water, the parched hiker's throat was so dry that she could barely swallow.\u003Cbr>Based on the context that parched is used, which choice is the meaning of parched?\u003Cbr>A. extremely dry and thirsty B. completely full\u003Cbr>C. very cold and shivering D. soaking wet |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-7 | 86 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 0 |\n\nLanguage Arts  \n[www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com)  \n9  \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) The lofty redwood trees towered so high above the forest floor that their tops seemed to 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C \u003Cbr>2.  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