Word Meanings From Context

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Reading Comprehension
Volume 5, Number 32, June 5, 2000
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Word Meanings From Context

Each sentence or paragraph contains an underlined word. Use the context to figure out the meanings of those words. Those underlined words will be the answers in the crossword puzzle.

* I don’t think the runners can sustain their fast pace throughout the entire race.

* This course will encompass every fact I know about the art of toe painting. You will be an expert when you are done.

* Eddie’s face still smarts hours after being hit by the tennis ball.

* The dictator tried to mollify the angry crowd with promises of better living conditions and more rights.

* Andy and Sandy have many opposite traits. Andy is an amiable character while Sandy isn’t even slightly friendly.

* True learning requires thinking. Indoctrination requires the absence of thought. Don’t allow yourself to be indoctrinated.

* Your cantankerous uncle won’t let us play ball in his lot. He says that children are all pests.

Name__________________________________________Date______________________
Reading Comprehension
Volume 5, Number 32, June 5, 2000
www.rhlschool.com

Word Meanings From Context

Across

5. Friendly
6. Hurts
7. To keep in effect

Down

1. Brainwashing
2. Grouchy
3. Include
4. Soothe

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