1. Context Clues Greek Mythology
Kate Conkey ORE

2. Greg gave it a Herculean effort, but still managed to lose the game.1
Greg gave it a Herculean effort, but still managed to lose the game. A B
great effort
forfeiting the game C D
temper tantrum
good effort

3. Greg gave it a Herculean effort, but still managed to lose the game.1
Greg gave it a Herculean effort, but still managed to lose the game. A B
great effort
forfeiting the game C D
temper tantrum
good effort

4. A banquet of roasted meat was served after the duke’s marriage.2
A banquet of roasted meat was served after the duke’s marriage. A B
fork
yummy C D
dinner
fire

5. A banquet of roasted meat was served after the duke’s marriage.2
A banquet of roasted meat was served after the duke’s marriage. A B
fork
yummy C D
dinner
fire

6. 3
Children can’t subsist on bread alone. They also need water, fruits, and vegetables. A B
pick
live C D
eat
sleep

7. 3
Children can’t subsist on bread alone. They also need water, fruits, and vegetables. A B
pick
live C D
eat
sleep

8. 4
Billy opened Pandora’s Box when he told his sister he didn’t like her dress. A B
a treasure chest
the car door C D
a “box” of trouble
up about his feelings

9. 4
Billy opened Pandora’s Box when he told his sister he didn’t like her dress. A B
a treasure chest
the car door C D
a “box” of trouble
up about his feelings

10. 5
Kasey was a novice at playing tennis, and hit the ball into the net several times. A B
expert
beginner C D
bad sport
failure

11. 5
Kasey was a novice at playing tennis, and hit the ball into the net several times. A B
expert
beginner C D
bad sport
failure

12. 6
David had the Midas Touch when it came to playing Bingo. He won every time! A B
bad luck
a bad rash C D
a special board
good luck

13. 6
David had the Midas Touch when it came to playing Bingo. He won every time! A B
bad luck
a bad rash C D
a special board
good luck

14. Please expel that noisy student! We are trying to take a test.7
Please expel that noisy student! We are trying to take a test. A B
remove
scold C D
praise
high-five

15. Please expel that noisy student! We are trying to take a test.7
Please expel that noisy student! We are trying to take a test. A B
remove
scold C D
praise
high-five

16. 8
The football team had a great quarterback, but their Achilles’ heel was their defense. A B
strength
power C D
poor sportmanship
weakness

17. 8
The football team had a great quarterback, but their Achilles’ heel was their defense. A B
strength
power C D
poor sportmanship
weakness

18. 9
Thomas knew the lake was teeming with fish, so he made sure to bring his net. A B
lacking
infested C D
overflowing
allergic

19. 9
Thomas knew the lake was teeming with fish, so he made sure to bring his net. A B
lacking
infested C D
overflowing
allergic

20. 10
Jill and Ben had a prosperous afternoon at their bake sale. They made $40! A B
profitable
eventful C D
boring
long

21. 10
Jill and Ben had a prosperous afternoon at their bake sale. They made $40! A B
profitable
eventful C D
boring
long

22. Check for Understanding
Number 1-10 on your whiteboards. Write in the letter that best defines the word.