Context Clues
Where are they?
Correct the Sentence
Find the Main Idea
Make an Inference
100
John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate.
Piece
100
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
They are at a surprise birthday party.
100
I weared a hat to school today.
I WORE a hate to school today.
100
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
Soccer is a popular sport around the world.
100
Why did Grace's mother got upset about her report card?
Grace's mother probably got upset because Grace got bad grades.
200
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter reassured her by telling her that planes are very safe.
Comforted
200
I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.
They are at the vet.
200
I gonna get a new cat.
I AM GOING TO get a new cat.
200
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.
Dolphins are mammals.
200
Your sister was out riding her new bike. She suddenly came running in the house crying. Why do you think she was crying?
She was probably crying because she fell off her bike.
300
Jennie didn’t like the jacket her mother bought her until several strangers made remarks about how much they liked it.
Comments
300
As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.
They are at an ice cream shop.
300
Roberto have two apple.
Roberto HAS two APPLES.
300
The main idea is that the dog keeps trying to scare the boy, but it never works.
300
A girl went to this awesome dance party. Everyone got a little crazy and people started jumping up and down on a few songs. It was so crowded that people were bumping into each other and knocking each other over constantly. The girl decided to go home. The next morning she woke up and noticed one of her toenails was black and blue. How do you think that happened?
Someone probably stepped on the girl's foot during the concert, causing it to bruise.
400
Alvin went to the museum every Saturday because he was so fascinated by art.
Interested
400
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.
The are in the security line at an airport.
400
I play soccer yesterday.
I PLAYED soccer yesterday.
400
The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.
The Constitution of the US has been amended many times.
400
A lady was growing tomatoes on her porch and was waiting for them to turn red so she could eat them. The neighbor kids liked to play on her porch because she had fun steps they could jump off of.
The tomatoes were almost ready to eat because they were orange and turning red. One more day was all they needed. The next day the lady came home and all the red tomatoes were gone. What do you think happened to them?
The neighbor kids who play on her porch probably took them.
500
How do you figure out what an unknown word means?
To find out what an unknown word means, we use clues from the context. We find those clues from the sentence or the surrounding sentences.
500
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
They are at the hair salon/the hairdresser's.
500
The game are very difficult.
The game IS very difficult.
500
Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.
Kangaroos and koalas have many similarities, but also have some differences.
500
- Where are they?
- What happened to the bird?
- Why does the man need a lawyer?
They are probably at a vet's office, because they are in a waiting room and everyone has an animal.
The dog probably ate the bird because the bird is gone, we see the dog chewing and everyone gasps.
The man doesn't want to get sued because his dog ate someone's pet bird.