Context Clues
What does the word "unhappy" mean based on this sentence:
"She felt unhappy because she lost her favorite toy."
Unhappy means sad or not feeling good.
What is the main idea of the paragraph:
"The elephant is the largest land animal on Earth. It has a long trunk that helps it grab food and drink water. Elephants also have big ears that help keep them cool."
Elephants are large animals with special features like trunks and big ears
What is the purpose of a title in a book or article?
The title tells you what the story or article is about.
What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "replay"?
Again or back.
What is the setting of the story:
"Tom lived in a small town by the ocean. He loved to walk on the beach every day."
A small town by the ocean.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation:
I like to read books
I like to read books.
I like to read books.
Which word would be a good synonym for "famous" based on the sentence?
"The famous singer was known all over the world."
Known, popular.
What is the supporting detail for the main idea:
"Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. They use their long necks to eat leaves from tall trees. Giraffes can also run fast."
They use their long necks to eat leaves from tall trees.
Which text feature would you use to find specific information quickly in a nonfiction book?
Table of Contents
Index
Index
What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?
Full of
Who is the protagonist (main character) of this story:
"Anna was the youngest in her family. She wanted to prove that she could be as brave as her older siblings."
Anna
Which word should replace the blank? "She ____ going to the store after school."
is
are
were
is
In the sentence, "The ice cream was so cold that I had to wait for it to melt," what does the word "melt" mean?
To change from solid to liquid, usually from heat
Read the paragraph:
"In winter, snow falls from the sky and covers everything in white. People wear warm coats and hats to stay comfortable. Some people enjoy winter sports like skiing and snowboarding."
What is the main idea?
Winter brings snow and people do activities like skiing.
f you want to find out how a plant grows, which text feature would give you steps?
Diagram
Caption
Diagram
What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree"
Not or opposite of
What is the conflict in this story?
"Mike wanted to join the soccer team, but he didn't know how to play very well. He had to practice a lot to improve."
Mike’s struggle to improve his soccer skills.
Identify the subject of the sentence:
"The dog barked loudly at the mailman."
The dog
Which of these is an antonym of "bright" in this sentence:
"The bright light hurt my eyes."
- Dark
- Soft
- Light
Dark
What is the main idea of the passage?
"The rainforest is home to many animals. Birds, monkeys, and frogs can be found there. The rainforest is important because it produces oxygen for the Earth."
The rainforest is important for animals and the environment.
What is the purpose of bold print in a passage?
Bold print highlights important words or phrases.
What does the suffix "-er" mean in the word "teacher"?
A person who does something.
What is the plot of this story?
"Sara found a mystery book in her attic. She spent the next few weeks reading it and solving clues to figure out the hidden secret."
Sara reading and solving clues from a mystery book.
Choose the correct verb form: "He ____ to play soccer every weekend."
like
likes
liked
likes
What is the meaning of "frustrated" in this sentence:
"After trying to solve the problem for an hour, she was frustrated and gave up."
Feeling upset or annoyed because something is difficult.
What is the main idea of this passage?
"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It gives us light during the day. At night, the moon and stars become visible."
The sun gives light during the day, and the moon and stars come out at night.
If a book has a map at the beginning, what is the purpose?
To show the location or setting of the story.
What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unfriendly"?
Not.
What is the theme of the story?
"The tortoise and the hare had a race. The hare ran ahead quickly, but the tortoise stayed calm and steady, winning the race in the end."
Slow and steady wins the race.
What is the correct plural form of "child"?
Children