Context Clues
When/Where
Character's Feelings/
Traits
Job Riddles
Animal Riddles
100
Wilson put on a heavy coat, a wool scarf, several pairs of socks inside his boots, and fur-lined gloves to protect himself against the frigid weather. Frigid means...
What is cold?
100
Sand, water, swimsuits
What is the beach?
100
Janet's eyes were very heavy. She had been studying all night and didn't get enough sleep. Janet laid her head down on her desk. She is feeling...
What is tired?
100
I care for the sick at a hospital. I used to wear all white and wear a fancy hat. I am a...
What is a nurse?
100
I have a beard, but I don't shave. I sometimes have a horn, but it is not an instrument. I also have hoofs. I am a...
What is a goat?
200
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Saturated means...
What is wet?
200
Snow, coats, cold
What is winter?
200
Angelica is very quiet in class. Whenever she is asked a question in class, her face turns red and she'll look down while answering. Angelica gets embarrassed easily. She can be described as...
What is shy or bashful?
200
I work in a courtroom. I make decisions about cases. I wear long robes. I am a...
What is a judge?
200
I am known for my massive size and my short legs. I have one or two horns on my snout. I am a...
What is rhinocerous?
300
I tried to persuade her to recycle her plastic bottles, but I just couldn't talk her into it. Persuade means...
What is convince?
300
food, tables, waiter
What is a restaurant?
300
Casey is the lead singer in the school choir. She is the leader in her dance group. Casey also is an excellent piano player. Next week, she is trying out for the school play. We all know that she will do well. She can be described as...
What is talented?
300
I deal with a lot of money. I spend a lot of time in a bank. I usually own or work in one. I am a...
What is a banker?
300
I could beat you in a race. As a matter of fact, I could beat anything on land! My coat has spots, but it's not dirt. I am a ...
What is a cheetah?
400
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. Illuminate means...
What is light up?
400
thermometers, doctors, the sick or the injured
What is a hospital?
400
I had to make a speech in front of the school. Before the speech, I was pacing back and forth and my palms were sweaty. I wasn't really scared, but I really was...
What is nervous?
400
I am good with my hands. I can build houses, roads, and sometimes tall buildings. I am a...
What is a construction worker?
400
I have skin that is really scaly. It changes colors so I could fit in. I am a...
What is a chameleon?
500
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Parched means...
What is thirsty?
500
tickets, large darkened room, popcorn
What is the movies?
500
John loves to live life on the edge. He climbs mountains, races cars, and wrestles alligators. Some people say he is crazy. He describes himself as________.
What is adventurous?
500
I am known for my great designs. I work with construction workers so they could build my drawings. I am a...
What is an architect?
500
I have a trunk that I can't take to the airport. I use my ears as fans. I am a...
What is an elephant?
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