Context Clues
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
A. Destroy
B. Add more
A. Destroy
It was hot and my snack was melting. What was I eating?
Ice cream or popsicle
What are two meanings for the word "wave?"
1. to move your hand to greet someone
2. Water curling and landing on the shore
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
A) There are many fun things to do at the beach.
B) It is also fun to look for shells.
C) Some people simply like to sunbathe.
A) There are many fun things to do at the beach.
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
Private
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
A. Dim the lights
B. Light up
B. Light up
The dog barked when he saw a bushy tail running up the tree trunk.
What did he see?
A squirrel
What are two meanings for the word "ship?"
1. A large boat
2. To send something somewhere (like in the mail)
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth’s crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble.
What is the main idea?
A) Earthquakes occur on "fault lines."
B) Earthquakes cause a lot of damage.
C) Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move.
C) Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move.
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
Hate
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
A. No longer support
B. Bring my friends to see
A. No longer support
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It was a comfortable feeling. I liked floating by the window to see the planet earth below.
Who am I?
An astronaut
What are two meanings for the word "bark?"
1. The sound a dog makes
2. The outside of a tree
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod which has saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
What is the main idea?
A) Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
B) Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
C) Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
C) Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.
Using context clues, what does ambled mean?
Walked
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
A. Not stable and likely to fell apart
B. Built well
C. On the edge
A. Not stable and likely to fall apart
I like to work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry overnight. When I start, I make sure all my brushes are clean.
Who am I?
An artist
What are two meanings for the word "store?"
1. A place to shop
2. To keep something for later
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
A) Weekends are times to travel.
B) The author enjoys spending time with her family.
C) The author's grandparents live far away.
B) The author enjoys spending time with her family.
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
It didn’t stand out.
Don't listen to his threats—he's just bluffing you.
Using context clues, what does bluffing mean?
A. Telling the truth
B. Being rude
C. Tricking someone
C. Tricking someone
I am all dressed up sitting quietly with my parents. The flowers are pretty. The music is starting. Here she comes down the aisle. I wish they would hurry so I can have some cake!
Where am I?
A wedding
What are two meanings for the word "rose?
1. A type of flower
2. The past tense of the word rise- "He rose from his chair after the show was over"
Catie and Katie had the same name. Even though one Catie started with the letter "C" and the other with the letter "K," it sounded the same when anyone said it. How could they know who was being called? They decided that "Catie" would stay the same and "Katie" would shorten her name to "Kate" to avoid confusion.
What is the main idea?
A) Catie didn't want to change her name to "Cate."
B) Catie and Katie solved the problem of having similar names.
C.) Catie and Katie thought it was fun to have the same-sounding name.
B) Catie and Katie solved the problem of having similar names.
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
Necessary