Definition and Example Context Clues Practice

Carlos was stuck in a small town, but he yearned to travel. He felt a strong desire and a deep longing to see the world. It was all he ever thought about these days.

Many charities ask for donations through the mail. Some advertise on TV. Some purchase billboards. However, one tried-and-true fundraising method is to hold a banquet. Having a lavish, expensive meal in honor of a cause is a great way to get people to open their wallets.

No matter the challenges laid before him, President Obama remained an optimist. He was a person who always hoped for the best. He was a person who believed that good would win out over evil.

Despite our different backgrounds, my roommate and I are just really compatible. We’re like peanut butter and jelly, cereal and milk, or a burger and fries. Great…now I’m hungry!

Ed’s speech was moving. He said that the world needed more acts of compassion. He said that it had been too long since he had seen someone feed a hungry stranger. People used to volunteer their time to read to the elderly and to needy children, but it was rare these days.

During this period, many Americans were flocking to urban areas to find factory work. Places like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia were already big, but they grew even larger.