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🔍 Context Clue
Choose the word that fits the sentence. The rest of the sentence holds the clue.
Free to play in your browser: no download and no account needed. The game opens on this page.
- Type
- Words
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Round length
- 60s+
- Ages
- 7+
- Controls
- Tap an answer · Keys 1–4
What it practises
- Language & vocabulary: Vocabulary, spelling, listening and reading for meaning.
Word games suit vocabulary and comprehension. Grammar and formal writing are covered separately.
Quick lesson: Context clues
The words around a gap give clues. “So” signals a result, “because” gives a reason, and “despite” or “even though” signal a contrast.
Check question
“Despite the storm, the ferry ___.” Which fits?
- stayed in port
- was cancelled
- sank
- sailed on time
Answer: sailed on time. “Despite” signals a contrast: the storm didn’t stop it.
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