Context Clue Commanders
"The ocean water was frigid, so I shivered when my toes touched the waves." What does frigid mean?
A) Very hot
B) Very cold
C) Blue
D) Salty
B) Very cold
"The sun began to set over the Atlantic Ocean, turning the sky pink as the kids finished their sandcastle." What is the setting?
A) A pink sky
B) Building a castle
C) Evening at the beach
D) A hot afternoon
C) Evening at the beach
"North Carolina is home to many animals. Black bears live in the mountains. Wild horses roam the beaches. Red wolves live in the forests." What is this mostly about?
A) How to find a red wolf
B) Different animals in NC
C) Why horses like the beach
D) Climbing mountains
B) Different animals in NC
"The boy came inside and put his wet towel on the rack. He had a pair of goggles around his neck and smelled like chlorine." Where was he?
A) At school
B) At the pool
C) At the park
D) In the kitchen
B) At the pool
"Apples and oranges are both fruits that grow on trees. Apples have thin skin you can eat, but oranges have thick peels that you must remove."
How are apples and oranges the same?
A) They both have thick peels
B) They are both fruits that grow on trees
C) They both taste like orange juice
D) You eat the skin of both
B) They are both fruits that grow on trees
"The crab was concealed under the sand, so the seagull couldn't see him." What is a synonym for concealed?
A) Hidden
B) Hungry
C) Fast
D) Loud
A) Hidden
"Ben reached for his leash, but it was gone! Now he didn't know how he would take his dog for a walk." What is the conflict (problem)?
A) The dog is tired
B) Ben is lost
C) The leash is missing
D) It is too hot to walk
C) The leash is missing
Which tool would help you find the definition of the word mammal?
A) Index
B) Heading
C) Glossary
D) Caption
C) Glossary
"Come to our bake sale this Friday! We have the best cookies in town, and they only cost one dollar. Don't miss out!" The author wrote this to:
A) Teach you how to bake
B) Tell a story about a cookie
C) Persuade you to come to the sale
D) Explain how sugar is made
C) Persuade you to come to the sale
"At the start of the story, Leo was afraid of the water. By the end of the summer, he was jumping off the diving board and swimming with his friends."
How did Leo change?
A) He became afraid of heights
B) He learned to like the water and became brave
C) He decided he didn't like swimming
D) He stayed the same the whole time
B) He learned to like the water and became brave
"The hiker was cautious as he walked near the edge of the mountain, stepping very slowly and carefully." Which words are the best clues?
A) "Walked near"
B) "Stepping slowly and carefully"
C) "Edge of the mountain"
D) "The hiker"
B) "Stepping slowly and carefully"
"Jade practiced her flute every day. Even when she wanted to play outside, she stayed and practiced. On the night of the concert, she played every note perfectly." What is the theme?
A) How to play the flute
B) Practice leads to success
C) Concerts are scary
D) Flutes are loud
B) Practice leads to success
"Blueberries are a healthy snack. They have vitamins that help your brain and fiber that helps your tummy." Which detail explains why they are healthy?
A) They are blue
B) They are a snack
C) They have vitamins and fiber
D) You can pick them in summer
C) They have vitamins and fiber
"First, we got the tent out. Next, we hammered in the stakes. Finally, we put our sleeping bags inside and crawled in to sleep." What is the best summary?
A) Sleeping bags are soft
B) The steps to set up a tent
C) Hammering stakes is hard
D) Looking at the stars
B) The steps to set up a tent
"The heavy rain fell all night long. Because of the storm, the soccer field was too muddy to play on, and the game was canceled."
Why was the soccer game canceled?
A) It was a sunny day
B) The players were tired
C) The field was too muddy from the rain
D) They lost the soccer ball
C) The field was too muddy from the rain
"The scientist had to be precise when measuring the liquid. If she added even one extra drop, the whole experiment would be ruined." What does precise mean?
A) Messy
B) Very exact/careful
C) Fast
D) Loud
B) Very exact/careful
"When Sam saw the new student sitting alone at lunch, he walked over, shared his extra snack, and asked him if he wanted to play soccer." Which word best describes Sam?
A) Greedy
B) Grumpy
C) Kind
D) Creative
C) Kind
You are reading a book about the Wright Brothers. Where would you look to see a list of every topic in the book and the page numbers where they are found?
A) The Title
B) The Glossary
C) The Index
D) The Front Cover
C) The Index
"Maya’s backpack was heavy. She had her swimsuit, a towel, and a bottle of sunscreen inside. She put on her flip-flops and headed toward the car." Where is Maya likely going?
A) The library
B) The pool or beach
C) To bed
D) To a snowy mountain
B) The pool or beach
Text 1: Sharks have gills to breathe underwater.
Text 2: Whales must come to the surface to breathe air through a blowhole.
What is the main difference between these two animals?
A) Where they live
B) How they breathe
C) The color of their skin
D) How fast they swim
B) How they breathe
"The old bridge was treacherous to cross. The wood was rotting, and several boards were missing, making it very dangerous." Which clues help you know what treacherous means?
A) "Old bridge"
B) "Cross"
C) "Rotting and dangerous"
D) "Several boards"
C) "Rotting and dangerous"
"Maya planted a seed. She watered it every day. Soon, a tiny sprout pushed through the dirt. Finally, a bright yellow flower opened up." What happened after the sprout pushed through the dirt?
A) She planted a seed
B) A yellow flower opened
C) She bought a watering can
D) It rained for a week
B) A yellow flower opened
"Honeybees are amazing! They fly from flower to flower to collect nectar. Without bees, many of the fruits we eat would not be able to grow." Why did the author write this?
A) To teach you about the importance of bees
B) To tell a story about a talking bee
C) To explain how to make a fruit salad
D) To warn you about bee stings
A) To teach you about the importance of bees
"Venus Flytraps have special leaves that act like a trap. When a bug touches the tiny hairs inside, the leaves snap shut in less than a second." According to the text, how do the leaves know when to shut?
A) The plant sees the bug
B) The plant gets hungry
C) A bug touches the tiny hairs
D) The sun goes down
C) A bug touches the tiny hairs
Story A: A bear eats berries in the woods to get ready for winter.
Story B: A bear puts on a backpack and goes to school to learn math.
Which story is Non-fiction?
A) Story B, because bears love math
B) Story A, because it describes how real bears live
C) Both stories are make-believe
D) Neither story is real
B) Story A, because it describes how real bears live