Synonyms in context
Work out what a word means from the sentence around it.
Example
Example
Example
The old bridge was sturdy enough to carry the loaded cart.
Here, “sturdy” most nearly means strong.
The sentence says the bridge carried a loaded cart, so “sturdy” means strong.
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The sentence
Six words to work out.
Read the sentence. Choose what the marked word means there.
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Use a prefix or a suffix to work out what an unfamiliar word means.
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Each question shows one sentence with a word marked. Choose the meaning that fits that sentence.
The answer and a short explanation appear as soon as you choose. Then continue to the next question.
The sentences come from reading passages. Most are written for this site. Some are from older books, and those are named under the sentence. A word can mean something else elsewhere, so answer for this sentence.
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Word partsWork out what a word means from the sentence around it.
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