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Context Clues: Synonyms

1.  Though Samantha's test was partially done, she received a low grade because it was not complete.

In this sentence, the word partially means
  badly
  finally
  completely
  incomplete
2.  The soft pliable wood was easy to bend.

In this sentence, the word pliable means
  bendable
  rough
  solid
  hard
3.  The altar boy was an acolyte - a helper in the religious service.

In this sentence, the word acolyte means
  deacon
  boss
  leader
  helper
4.  My best friend has been a companion to me for five years.

In this sentence, the word companion means
  mother
  friend
  brother
  father
5.  The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

In this sentence, the word saturated means
  old
  smelly
  wet
  dirty
6.  The ugly monster's face was hideous to look at.

In this sentence, the word hideous means
  beautiful
  scary
  funny
  lovely
7.  Mom had to sterilize, or clean, the baby's bottle.

In this sentence, the word sterilize means
  dirty
  throw out
  clean
  buy
8.  The lady sat primly straight in the chair.

In this sentence, the word primly means
  proper or tall
  slouched
  up
  down
9.  We are planning a picnic for today. It is sunny and warm outside. It will be an idyllic day - just perfect for a picnic.

In this sentence, the word idyllic means
  flawed
  unsure
  perfect
  bad
10.  Tara watches the TV continuously, or all the time.

In this sentence, the word continuously means
  in the morning
  all the time
  never
  in the country



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