Context Clues
From the clues in the text, I can INFER that the character is feeling nervous.
Make a guess based on clues.
Elijah had a stomach ache the morning after Halloween. Why?
Because she ate too much candy.
Wild
Crazy
Clean
Dirty
The FUNCTION of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
Purpose
The discovery of a new planet in our solar system is a SIGNIFICANT achievement in space exploration.
Very important
MarQuan forgot about the history test that day, so he pretended to be sick that morning. Why?
So he didn't have to take the test.
Noisy
Loud
Lie
Honest
The scientist was able to PROVE that the earth was round using a weather balloon.
To show that something is true using evidence.
The scientist will ANALYZE the data to see if the new drug is effective at curing cancer.
To look at something closely.
Darius was really excited for his soccer game, but he was worried when he looked out and saw dark clouds moving in. Why?
Because the rain might cause the game to be cancelled.
Tired
Sleepy
Break
Fix
It’s important to DISTINGUISH between fact and opinion when reading an editorial.
to see the differences between things.
The essay asked us to CONTRAST the themes of two different novels.
Compare the differences
Bri went to Quiktrip with a $10 bill, but her total was $10.01. The clerk said, "don't worry about it." What did the clerk mean?
She doesn't need to pay the extra penny needed to cover the cost of the purchases.
Narrow
Thin
Fragile
Sturdy/Strong/unbreakable
Randy was FATIGUED after running for 26.1 miles.
Very tired
After looking at the problem, we need to FORMULATE a plan of action.
After sleeping past his alarm, Armani quickly left for school. That's when it started flashing blue and red and he knew he was cooked. What happened?
He got pulled over for speeding.
Old
Elderly
Brave
Scared
Jaden's timing for telling a good joke was IMPECCABLE. People laughed every single time.
perfect/on point/just right