Context Clues
The teacher was happy to hear that her students were obedient when from the substitute teacher. Obedient means
What is: they followed directions, did what they were supposed to do, and listened to the sub?
My friend is very proficient at building houses. A synonym for proficient is:
What is able or capable?
Joe is meeting his mom for dinner at 5:00 tonight. He needs to leave his house by 4:15. How long will it take Joe to get where he is going?
What is 45 minutes?
I am where you go to find the meaning of a word.
What is a dictionary?
(1)They went over the fence. (2)The horse started to run. (3)Maria got on her horse.
What is 3, 2, 1?
Maggie was feeling drained after the extensive meeting she spent the afternoon in. Extensive means
What is: very long?
We had to stop working abruptly because of the fire drill. Abruptly means:
What is sudden?
Amber ate French Fries, a Big Mac and a shake for lunch. Where did Amber have lunch?
What is McDonald's?
I am colorful and fragrant. I am found outside but can also be in a vase inside.
What is flowers?
(1) Everyone cheered for him. (2) The boys were playing baseball. (3) Phil hit a home run.
What is 2, 3, 1
I enjoyed listening to my friend narrate about her vacation to Florida. The meaning of narrate is:
What is: Tell a story?
Mt brother was full of resentment towards me when I got a new bike and he didn't. Resentment means:
What is anger?
Jim came home from work and went upstairs to change his clothes. He put his stethoscope in its case and took off his scrubs. What does Jim do for work?
What is a nurse, doctor, or other medical profession?
I am an appliance in the kitchen. I make sure your food does get spoiled. You may need to thaw something out that has been inside of me.
What is a freezer?
(1) The sun melted the snow. (2) There was a snowstorm. (3) The ground was covered with snow.
What is 2, 3, 1
The teacher asked me to elaborate on my short answer for the test. Elaborate means:
What is to tell more information about?
I was ecstatic when I completed my English paper that was very difficult to do. Ecstatic means:
What is very happy or filled with joy?
Carrie and Steve were so excited for this day. In a few hours, they would be sharing vows in front of their family and friends. Why was this day special?
What is it is their wedding day?
I am a useful tool these days. You can use me for almost anything. You can look up information on me, shop, and complete school work.
What is a computer?
(1) Bill gave me an orange. (2) We ate it. (3) I peeled it.
What is 1, 3, 2?
What is: possible or not certain?
My mom told me I needed to be better about initiating my homework. Initiate means:
What is starting or beginning?
Jolene and her friends were excited for Friday night. It would be their first time seeing live music and their favorite performer. What even were Jolene and her friends going to?
What is a concert?
I am delivered most days and put into something with a number on it. Sometimes I am junk, and sometimes I am important.
What is mail?
(1) A monkey did tricks. (2) We went to the zoo. (3) We laughed.
What is 2,1,3?