This document provides examples of sentences with unfamiliar words and asks the reader to determine the meaning of each word based on the context of the sentence. It aims to help readers understand vocabulary from context by giving them practice identifying definitions without direct explanations. Multiple choice options are given for the meaning of each target word.

1. Understanding vocabulary
from context
WHICH WORD WORKS BEST?

2. Try these:
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
help our bodies grow.
The word nutritious in this sentence means
 yucky
 boring
 healthy

3. Try these:
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
help our bodies grow.
The word nutritious in this sentence means
 yucky
 boring
 healthy

4. Context and meaning
You may have an issue, such as fear of snakes,
which keeps you from playing outside.
The word issue in this sentence means
 fear
 babysitter
 problem
 permission

5. Context and meaning
You may have an issue, such as fear of snakes,
which keeps you from playing outside.
The word issue in this sentence means
 fear
 babysitter
 problem
 permission

6. Context and Meaning
Fish, whales, and dolphins are aquatic animals.
The word aquatic in this sentence means
 land
 water
 desert

7. Context and Meaning
Fish, whales, and dolphins are aquatic animals.
The word aquatic in this sentence means
 land
 water
 desert

8. Context and Meaning
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the
room.
The word illuminate in this sentence means
 lower
 help to understand
 light up
 darken

9. Context and Meaning
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the
room.
The word illuminate in this sentence means
 lower
 help to understand
 light up
 darken

10. Context and Meaning
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances,
developments, or journeys in life, can change a
person forever.
The word vicissitudes in this sentence means
 families
 life experiences

11. Context and Meaning
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances,
developments, or journeys in life, can change a
person forever.
The word vicissitudes in this sentence means
 families
 life experiences

12. Context and Meaning
Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, and
Angelina Jolie, star in movies and television shows.
The word thespians in this sentence means
 fans
 audience members
 actor or performer

13. Context and Meaning
Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, and
Angelina Jolie, star in movies and television shows.
The word thespians in this sentence means
 fans
 audience members
 actor or performer

14. Context and Meaning
In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red,
orange, and yellow leaves and plants paint the world
for our enjoyment.
The word foliage in this sentence means
 rocks
 leaves
 houses
 dirt

15. Context and Meaning
In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red,
orange, and yellow leaves and plants paint the world
for our enjoyment.
The word foliage in this sentence means
 rocks
 leaves
 houses
 dirt

16. Context and Meaning
Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects
like brick walls and wooden doors.
The word opaque in this sentence means
 thin
 clear
 transparent
 thick

17. Context and Meaning
Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects
like brick walls and wooden doors.
The word opaque in this sentence means
 thin
 clear
 transparent
 thick

18. Context and Meaning
The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a
car, and keys, to show that the man stole the car.
The word tangible in this sentence means
 false
 real or visible
 pretend
 imaginary

19. Context and Meaning
The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a
car, and keys, to show that the man stole the car.
The word tangible in this sentence means
 false
 real or visible
 pretend
 imaginary

20. Context and Meaning
The voters were so upset about the outcome of the
election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to
break it up.
The word skirmish in this sentence means
 hurricane
 sunshine
 creature
 fight

21. Context and Meaning
The voters were so upset about the outcome of the
election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to
break it up.
The word skirmish in this sentence means
 hurricane
 sunshine
 creature
 fight