Name That Clue!
James looked at his friend Cooper. He was so good at basketball. He was full of ENVY, or jealousy, of his skill.
A. Antonym B. Synonym C. Definition
D. Example E. Inference
B. Synonym
I love going to the pool with my little brother. The SHALLOW end of the pool is best for little kids. It's not very deep.
Shallow means having a _____ distance to the bottom from the surface. (small/large)
Small
Our family gets together on an ANNUAL, or yearly, basis. Usually, we meet in the summer. We have a big barbecue in the park.
Yearly or once a year
Miriam's face was turned beet red. She wished she was INVISIBLE so that no one could see her. Then, she wouldn't be so embarassed.
Unable to be seen
Un-
Unfriendly
Not
Not friendly
The crickets began to chirp. DUSK had come to the farm, which meant the sun was setting. Soon the owl would come out.
A. Antonym B. Synonym C. Definition
D. Example E. Inference
C. Definition
Mom got out all of the tools. "We need a STURDY and strong table to work on," she said. "Why don't we work on the bench in the garage?" I suggested.
Sturdy means made to be _____. (strong/weak)
Strong
We need the answer to be PROMPT. We can't wait for a slow answer. It would come too late.
Fast or done without delay or immediate
One hundred years
Tri-
Triangle
Three
Three angles
Today I learned about my ANCESTORS. I actually know some of them, like my great-grandma and great-uncle. Most of them are from Jamaica.
A. Antonym B. Synonym C. Definition
D. Example E. Inference
D. Example
Today we're going to watch the World Cup! I can't believe we'll go to the big ARENA, which is a huge stadium or field with seating where fans can sit. I hope I can get an autograph from one of the players!
Arena means a building for sports and other forms of entertainment that has _____ for fans.
Seating
The couch was SHABBY. You could tell it had been well used over the years. Some parts of the fabric even had holes in it.
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.
You should have come to the picnic. The food was delicious and PLENTIFUL.
Abundant, or existing in or yielding great quantities.
Non-
Nonsense
Not, without
No sense
I was up all night reading. My eyes finally grew WEARY. I just couldn't keep them open any longer.
A. Antonym B. Synonym C. Definition
D. Example E. Inference
E. Inference
Alison couldn't wait for the show to begin. She was so EAGER to see her favorite singer! She practically shook with excitement.
Eager means to be very _____ for something to happen. (patient/impatient)
Impatient
As soon as I saw my friend, Ben, I felt QUEASY. My stomach was far from calm. I guess I was nervous he would still be mad at me for making fun of him.
Feeling sick
The meeting went on and on. It was POINTLESS.
Have little or no sense
Mono-
Monocrop
One, singular
One crop
I looked down at the test. "Do you have a CONCERN?" the teacher asked. I was actually quite at peace with my grade.
A. Antonym
Many endangered animals live in CAPTIVITY, like the animals in the zoo. Zoos help scientists learn more about animals. Zoos also protect endangered animals.
Captivity means to be kept in a place and ___ to leave or be free.
Unable
The surface of the rocks was quiet JAGGED. I was actually worried I might cut my foot! Thank goodness I had my sandals on.
Having rough, sharp points protruding.
"I don't know why I MISTRUST the doctor," Kate's mom said. I guess we should go anyway," she decided.
Be suspicious; have no confidence in.
Mid
Midfield
Middle
Middle of the field