Context Clues
Past Tense Verbs -ed
Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Idioms
Inferencing
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Since Robert had only partially finished cleaning his room, he was not able to go to the movies because his chore list was not complete.
What does partially mean in this sentence?
incompletely
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What is the past tense of the verb: want
wanted
100
What is the past tense of the verb: break
broke
100
I like to work with a partner at school because two heads are better than one!
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It is dark in here. I hear bats flying above me and water dripping. I am so happy I have a flashlight to guide me out of here. It's creepy and damp in here!
Where am I?
In a cave
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The thin pliable folder was easily bent in the student’s backpack.
In this sentence, the word pliable means:
bendable
200
What is the past tense of the verb: need
needed
200
What is the past tense of the verb: drive
drove
200
That car costs an arm and a leg!
200
This thing keeps going faster and faster, up and down and over and around. It make my tummy tickle. The girls behind me are screaming. I hope I don't go flying out of my seat!
Where am I?
On a roller coaster or a ride
300
The teacher had to sterilize, or clean, the classroom after a lot of students were sick.
In this sentence, the word sterilize means:
to clean
300
What is the past tense of the word: decide
decided
300
What is the past tense of the verb: forget
forgot
300
I think I passed the test with flying colors because I studied all night.
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Everywhere they looked, they saw trees, grass, and dirt. As they stood on the trail, they heard the sounds of bugs, birds, and frogs. The girls had their backpacks and boots on. They were ready to explore!
Where are they?
Camping in the forest
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Her illness was contagious, so we had to stay away so we didn't get sick.
What does contagious mean in this sentence?
to be able to catch an illness
when a sickness is easily spread
400
What is the past tense of the word: study
studied
400
What is the past tense of the verb: catch
caught
400
I was just pulling your leg- We don't really have a test tomorrow.
400
In the sunshine, Amaya and Melanie applied more lotion to their skin. Amaya’s mom insisted that they both wear hats since the sun was so strong while they played. They heard seagulls squawking while the waves crashed gently on the sand.
Where are they?
At the beach
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I was so tired and my body was so sore from football practice, that I staggered into the house almost falling.
What does staggered mean in this sentence?
walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
500
What is the past tense of the verb: achieve
achieved
500
What is the past tense of the verb: sting
stung
500
Why aren't you answering the question? Cat's got your tongue?
500
Naomi and her family sat down in a booth near the kitchen. They saw waiters and waitresses walking quickly from table to table to speak to people. They delivered drinks on a tray and wrote notes down on pieces of paper while the people talked to them.
Where are they?
At a restaurant/diner