Context Clues
The old library was being demolished to make room for a new parking lot.
What does demolished mean?
a. built
b. destroyed
c. remembered
b. destroyed
The TV show was so hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing.
funny
Jack was sitting by himself at recess and didn't talk to anyone all afternoon. At the end of the day, his teacher asked him if he was feeling blue.
What does "feeling blue" mean?
Feeling sad
As the car drove towards him, the young deer stood frozen in the middle of the road.
What does frozen mean?
a. cold
b. still
c. quiet
b. still
angry
mad
Molly got an A on her history exam, even though she didn't study. She thought the test was a piece of cake.
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
easy
I was so parched after soccer practice, I drank all of my water in one big gulp.
What does parched mean?
a. hungry
b. sleepy
c. thirsty
c. thirsty
Carol is very cautious when she crosses the street, she always looks out for cars.
careful
Paul stayed home from school because he was feeling under the weather. He had a sore throat and a runny nose.
What does "feeling under the weather" mean?
feeling sick
People always say Jane resembles her mother. They have the same eyes and smile.
What does resemble mean?
a. look like
b. sound like
c. act like
a. look like
Patrick was afraid he threw his glasses away while he was cleaning his room. He started to rummage through the garbage and hoped he would find them.
search
I can never remember what I learn in science class. It goes in one ear and out the other.
What does "in one ear and out the other" mean?
didn't pay any attention to it
The teacher was exasperated because her students would not stop talking and listen to her directions.
What does exasperated mean?
a. lonely
b. mean
c. frustrated
c. frustrated
I'll never find the earring I dropped in the grass, it is too miniscule to see!
small
tiny
I wanted to throw a surprise party for my friend, but I let the cat out of the bag and now she knows about it.
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
give away a secret