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Context Clues: Comparison Clues

1.  My dog was devoted, as if he were my best friend.

In this sentence, the word devoted means
  faithful or loving
  hated
  unloving
2.  Carey was chosen as the emissary for the first grade. He will represent us at the state spelling contest.

In this sentence, the word emissary means
  rival
  enemy
  representative
  foe
3.  Our driveway was gelid yesterday, just like the ice in the freezer, but it has thawed out since then.

In this sentence, the word gelid means
  hard
  hot
  icy
  cracked
4.  Tina used a parasol, which is like an umbrella, to block the sun.

In this sentence, the word parasol means
  umbrella to block the sun
  beach towel
  sunscreen
  raincoat
5.  The buoyant raft floated on the water like a feather.

In this sentence, the word buoyant means
  floatable
  heavy
  hard
6.  Our expedition to Italy was the best trip I've taken in my life!

In this sentence, the word expedition means
  spaghetti
  drive
  journey
  flight
7.  Exercise is as beneficial to you as is eating healthy food.

In this sentence, the word beneficial means
  harmful
  bad
  hurtful
  good for you
8.  At the new conference, the president received a barrage of questions. The reporters asked one after the other.

In this sentence, the word barrage means
  minimal
  least
  few
  abundance
9.  The stench of the old shoes was like the smell of garbage.

In this sentence, the word stench means
  freshness
  stink
  sweetness
10.  Lee was always argumentative, like his sister who liked to fight.

In this sentence, the word argumentative means
  calm
  peacemaker
  peaceful
  like to fight



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