Question

vocabulary: use context clues to understand meaning
a read the sentences from \people are unhappy, not mean.\ then use context clues to choose the correct definition for the word or phrase in bold.

1. it can be really upsetting and even frightening to be made fun of.

a. laughed at b. funny

1. they might look strong and confident and very pleased with themselves.

a. proud b. undecided

1. its pretty much always because something else was bothering you, and you didnt know how to make it better.

a. every time b. most of the time

1. grown - ups think babies are very sweet.

a. thoughtful b. cute

1. you might feel like people should be paying more attention to you.

a. giving b. receiving
b read the sentences. which word from the sentence helps you understand the context word or phrase in bold?

1. it bothers me that her comments were so nasty—i had no idea she could be so spiteful.

a. bothers b. nasty

1. i think hes frightening! hes a powerful person with a lot of influence.

a. powerful b. frightening

1. im miserable because the new director has made a mess of the play. i knew everything!

a. miserable b. ruin

1. maria seems really out of sorts. something must be bothering her.

a. bothering b. seems

1. our math teacher is a big man, so its surprising how gentle he can be. what an eye - opener!

a. surprising b. gentle

1. im miserable because my cousin was so unkind to me. i feel very sad.

a. unkind b. miserable

Explanation:

For part A, we use context clues in each sentence to match the bold - faced word or phrase with the correct definition. For example, "made fun of" means "laughed at". For part B, we identify the word in the sentence that helps understand the context of the bold - faced word or phrase.

Answer:

A. 1. a. laughed at

1. a. proud
2. b. most of the time
3. b. cute
4. a. giving

B. 1. b. nasty

1. b. frightening
2. b. ruin
3. b. seems
4. a. surprising
5. a. unkind