Question

directions: use context clues (clues within the sentence) to complete each sentence using the vocabulary words.

eternal organic intriguing diverse idle
core fathom wrath collision

1. this book has an __________ plot. it is so interesting that i just cant put it down!
2. the __________ matter in the potting soil helps the tomatoes grow.
3. mom doesnt want us to sit in front of the television being __________. she wants us to get exercise and fresh air.
4. at the center of the apple is the __________.
5. the rainforest is habitat to a __________ group of plants and animals.
6. the winds on mount everest feel like the mountains __________ is being taken out on the climbers.
7. an __________ flame is a flame that will never go out.
8. the two roller skaters didnt look where they were going and had a __________.
9. at first, ben couldnt __________ how to get down the steep slope on his skis. he decided to take it nice and slow.

Explanation:

1. The context clue "so interesting that I just can't put it down" matches the meaning of "intriguing" (fascinating).
2. "Organic matter" is a common term for nutrient-rich material in soil that aids plant growth, matching the context about tomatoes growing.
3. The contrast with "get exercise and fresh air" shows the blank needs a word meaning unoccupied/lazy, which is "idle".
4. The context "center of the apple" refers to its "core".
5. Rainforests are known for a wide variety of species, so "diverse" (varied) fits the context.
6. The harsh winds are framed as the mountain's anger, so "wrath" (extreme anger) is the correct word.
7. The clue "will never go out" defines "eternal" (lasting forever).
8. Two people not looking where they are going will have a "collision" (crash).
9. The clue "couldn't...how to get down" means Ben couldn't understand/comprehend, which is "fathom".

Answer:

1. intriguing
2. organic
3. idle
4. core
5. diverse
6. wrath
7. eternal
8. collision
9. fathom