4th Grade
Context Clues
Context Clues
The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.
What is the meaning of decreased?
Becoming less
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
“I am dying to see you again!” Grandma said to me on the phone.
a. metaphor
b. alliteration
c. hyperbole
d. personification
c. hyperbole
La’Shay wanted to be a famous musician and singer when she grew up. As she began taking piano lessons, she realized how difficult it would be to learn how to play piano. She met with her piano teacher once a week for a year and had only learned to play a couple of songs. “I don’t want to take piano lessons anymore,” she told her mom one day. “Don’t you want to be a superstar?” Her mom asked. “Yes, but piano is so hard,” La’Shay whined. “Baby girl, if it was easy, everyone would be playing piano. I know it’s hard. But if you give up piano, you give up your dream.” Her mom’s words gave her the push she needed to keep practicing. As the years went by, La’Shay got better and better. When she was 21 years old, she was discovered and went on to become a famous musician and singer, just as she had always dreamed.
a. You must never, ever give up.
b. You should be happy with what you have.
c. Bullies can be overcome.
d. You should believe people who are trustworthy.
a. You must never, ever give up.
The result of an action
Which word matches this definition
a. function
b. affect
c. consequence
d. appropriate
consequence
The little boy could not afford a new toy so he saved his money and was able to buy it.
What does the word afford mean?
Able to buy
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
“Have you gargled with mouthwash yet?” Mom asked.
a. alliteration
b. onomatopoeia
c. hyperbole
d. idiom
b. onomatopoeia
Mrs. Turner was a tough teacher. She assigned a project every month. One Friday, her student Stephen didn’t turn in his science project. “Where is your project?” Mrs. Turner asked him. “I left it at home,” Stephen lied. He thought that he could probably work on it over the weekend and turn it in on Monday. Later in the day, Stephen’s mom came to the school to eat lunch with him. Mrs. Turner spoke with his mom as students went through the lunch line. “Stephen said he accidently left his science project at home today, but I told him he could bring it in on Monday,” Mrs. Turner said. “Oh, really? Well, thank you for letting me know,” Stephen’s mom said. When Stephen got home that day, his parents grounded him for a week and made sure his project was ready to be turned in on Monday.
a. Sometimes you do not feel your age.
b. When you’re not happy, you make the people around you miserable.
c. Honesty is the best policy.
d. It’s not fair for one person to do all the work on a team.
c. Honesty is the best policy.
On august 5 2012, a space robot traveled to mars for a important mission.
On August 5, 2012, a space robot traveled to Mars for an important mission.
His careless attitude towards studying explains his poor grades.
what does the word attitude mean?
A way of feeling or thinking
Which sentence contains an ALLITERATION?
a. Wes has a way with words.
b. Surviving cancer is a battle too many people have to face.
c. Their New Year’s Eve party died shortly after midnight.
a. Wes has a way with words.
Zach couldn’t wait to turn 15. His parents promised that when he turned 15, they would loosen up on their rules. One rule that Zach couldn’t wait to change was his bedtime. His parents always made sure he was in bed by 10 on school nights, but when he turned 15, they said he could stay up as late as he wanted, as long as he got to school on time. Zach began staying up later and later after his birthday. Then one day Zach slept through his alarm. Somehow, he still managed to catch the bus and get to school on time. Unfortunately, Zach fell asleep in his first block class, and his teacher gave him detention.
a. Good always triumphs over evil.
b. With freedom comes responsibility.
c. You must face your fears.
d. Beauty is only skin deep.
b. With freedom comes responsibility.
uncle james offered to took me to citizen's bank park to see the baseball game
*Correct the sentence.
Uncle James offered to take me to Citizen's Bank Park to see the baseball game.
One of the goals of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security.
What is the meaning of maintain?
To keep in existence
Which sentence contains an IDIOM?
a. Aunt Abby answered my question. b. My accountant is quite the number cruncher. c. David fell asleep next to the crackling fire
b. My accountant is quite the number cruncher.
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!
The main idea of this passage is? How do you know?
A. Weekends are times to travel.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
C. The writer’s grandparents live far away.
D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
We always have such a good time together!
we still don't want to leave!
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
The main idea of this passage is: Explain.
a. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
c. There are many animals in the world.
d. No animal is taller than a giraffe.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
They are unique in other ways too.
Every giraffe's coat is unique.
The green lizard was camouflaged in the bush making it really hard for us to see him.
What is the meaning of camouflaged?
To hide by color to look like the surroundings.
Which sentence contains a METAPHOR?
a. The driver revved his engine at the starting line b. The actor in the cow suit mooed throughout the scene.
c. Don’t go to the mall today. It is an oven. I heard the air conditioning isn’t working.
c. Don’t go to the mall today. It is an oven. I heard the air conditioning isn’t working.
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is ? How do you know?
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math...
the empire state building opened on May 1 1931.
Correct the sentence above.
The Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931.
When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To encounter, is to _______.
meet
a. The flag danced in the breeze.
b. The car screeched when my dad hit the brakes.
c. The little boy’s hair color was as black as coal.
What type of figurative language is in each sentence?
Explain your answer.
a. Personification- the flag blew in the wind
b. Onomatopoeia- screech
c. Simile- solid black
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
The main idea of this passage is: Explain.
a. Sometimes people feel sad
b. You should do good things for others
c. We’re not always happy
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
Give a synonym for each word:
reveal
peculiar
assist
reveal-show
peculiar-odd
assist-help
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a reason to do something
Name each type of figurative language. Explain the meaning.
a. Best friends Jennie and Marissa are like two peas in a pod.
b. “A little birdie told me you won a cooking contest last week,” Jen’s grandma said to her.
c.“I can’t do anything right today!” Joe complained.
a. Simile-alike
b. idiom- someone secret told me
c. hyperbole- I am having a bad day
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
The main idea of this passage is: Explain.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
c. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
d. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
intense storms, causes flooding
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.
The main idea of this passage is: Explain.
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
He is one of my best friends