Context Clues
3rd
3rd
There is a book that belongs to you in the classroom if you would like to pick it up before you go home.
to be owned by
Rice is the chief food for about fifty percent of the population of the world.
most important, main
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
My friend from Brazil really suffers in the cold during our snowy Chicago winters.
The little girl smiled with pride when her grandmother complimented her on the skirt she had made in sewing class.
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
The old woman offered the young boy some money to cut her grass, but he refused, saying it was unnecessary to pay him.
to show a desire to do or give something
a community of people as a whole
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping, cheering, and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down.
to confuse or upset
Ben has been ill a lot this term. His teacher is worried by Ben's frequent absence from class.
happening often or repeating often
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Middle Ages. What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time
A thief stole my friend's purse while she was out shopping.
someone who steals
One of Genghis Khan's first important achievements was to unite the people in the scattered tribes all over Mongolia.
a group of people who share the same language and customs
A mighty cheer burst from the crowd.
showing great power or strength
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy. What does "painstaking" mean?
careful, thorough, taking a lot of care