Because the trail was covered with loose rocks and ice, the hikers called the climb hazardous. What does hazardous mean in this sentence?

Like the winding country road beside it, the creek began to meander through the meadow instead of running straight. What does meander mean here?

Because Nora practiced every single day for a year and never quit, her coach called her the most persistent player. What does persistent mean here?

Because Ben said he saw a bear in the schoolyard, his skeptical classmates asked for a photograph before they would believe him. What does skeptical mean here?

Because the class had ample paint for the mural, no one had to share a jar or wait for a turn. What does ample mean here?

Like one thin blanket on a freezing night, the small fire was not sufficient to keep the campers warm. What does sufficient mean here?

Because Maya was diligent about her science project, she finished each step early and checked every measurement twice. What does diligent mean here?

Like his shy cousin at the party, Theo was reluctant to join the game and stayed near the wall. What does reluctant mean here?

Because Leo raced downhill with no hands on the handlebars and never touched his brakes, his friends called him reckless. What does reckless mean here?

Like a cat testing thin ice, Grandpa was cautious on the wet steps and tried each one before shifting his weight. What does cautious mean here?

Because the drought continued week after week, the corn plants withered and turned brown. Which kind of context clue helps you figure out what withered means?

In the sentence "Like her stubborn brother, Nina refused to change her mind," the word Like signals a comparison clue.

Because the pond dried up early that summer, frogs became scarce and the class counted only two all week. What does scarce mean here?

Like a shelf stacked with more books than anyone could read, the tomatoes in the garden were abundant that August. What does abundant mean here?

Because Grandma had been ill for months, her arms grew frail and she needed help lifting the kettle. What does frail mean here?

Like a dry twig that snaps in your hand, the old rubber band was brittle and broke the moment Sam stretched it. What does brittle mean here?

Because the car ride was long and warm, Ivan grew drowsy and his book slipped out of his hands. What does drowsy mean here?

Like a mouse that freezes at any sound, the new puppy was timid and hid under the chair whenever the doorbell rang. What does timid mean here?

Because Nadia used bright paints and sharp details, her picture of the market was so vivid that visitors felt they were standing in it. What does vivid mean here?

Like a whale beside a rowboat, the cargo ship was immense, and Mia had to tip her head back to see the top of it. What does immense mean here?

Because the class had to copy the same list of names four times, the task felt tedious and everyone's hands ached. What does tedious mean here?

Like a snail crossing a driveway, the old computer was sluggish and took a full minute to open one photo. What does sluggish mean here?

Because the storm stirred up mud from the bottom, the pond turned murky and Ana could not see her own feet. What does murky mean here?

Because the tent poles snapped in the storm, resourceful Dev used two hiking sticks and a rope to hold the tent up. What does resourceful mean here?

Like a storm tearing at the roof, the ferocious wind ripped the flag off its pole and knocked over the trash bins. What does ferocious mean here?

Because the driver braked hard at the light, the bus came to an abrupt stop and Leo's backpack slid to the floor. What does abrupt mean here?

"Because the fireworks were stored beside a heater, the chief called the shed hazardous and ordered it emptied." Which words give the cause that made the chief call the shed hazardous?

"Because the bakery had ample flour, the baker made three extra loaves and still filled two bins for the next day." Which words show what ample means?

"Like a judge who wants proof before deciding, Rosa was skeptical when her brother said he had finished every chore in five minutes." Which words give the clue to skeptical?

"Because the woodpecker returned to the same tree every morning for a month, the ranger called it persistent." Which part of the sentence signals the meaning of persistent?

"Because Ines measured each piece twice and sanded every edge, her teacher called her the most diligent builder in the class." Which words give the clue to diligent?

"Because the pool water was freezing, Toby was reluctant to get in and stayed wrapped in his towel by the fence." Which words tell why Toby felt reluctant?

"Like a coin left out in the rain, the old bicycle chain was corroded and flaked apart at a touch." Which kind of context clue helps you figure out what corroded means?

"Nocturnal animals, such as owls, bats and raccoons, hunt after the sun goes down." Which kind of context clue tells you what nocturnal means?

"Her tranquil, or peaceful, morning by the lake ended when a speedboat roared past." Which kind of context clue tells you what tranquil means?

"Unlike his frantic teammates, Kofi stayed composed and calmly took the last shot." Which kind of context clue helps you understand composed?

In "Because the freezer door was left open all night, the ice cream became soupy," the word Because signals a cause-effect clue.

A comparison clue often uses a word such as because or so to connect an unfamiliar word to something the reader already knows.

A cause-effect clue and a comparison clue are two names for the same kind of context clue.

Like a bell that will not stop ringing, the alarm was incessant all through the night. What does incessant mean here?