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Context Clues: Example Sentences

1.  Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.

Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means
  things put down
  things shot forward
  things hurt
  things broken
2.  The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education.

Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means
  silliness
  thoughtlessness
  wisdom
  negligence
3.  Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru.

Using the example clue, the word conquistadors in this sentence means
  geographers
  losers
  victims
  conquerors
4.  A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.

Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means
  senior citizen
  man
  pilot
  detective
5.  Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events.

Using the example clue, the word pentathlon in this sentence means
  competition with two events
  competition with eight events
  competition with ten events
  competition with five events



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