Nonsense Words
What's the clue?
Context Clues
Job Riddles
Inferences
100
Students, please stop lodining and listen to me! Class has begun! What does lodging mean and how do you know?
What is talking. I know because...
100
"Harlequins congregate in attics, inside walls, or in other warm, hidden spaces." What does "congregate" mean and how do you know?
gather;assemble. I know because...
100
Schools must be safe places where children are free to learn. This is why schools can prohibit certain speech, clothing, and actions that may distract, frighten, or upset people. The need to protect the school environment outweighs students' right to free speech. What does the word "prohibit" mean and how do you know?
forbidden; banned; outlawed. I know because...
100
I am good with my hands. I can build houses, roads, and sometimes tall buildings. I am a...
construction worker. I know this because...
100
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. What happened to the window and how do you know?
Tommy or his friends hit a baseball through the window. I know because...
200
Peter has so many friends because he is a delupote person. What does delupote mean and how do you know?
outgoing, friendly. I know because...
200
"Overturned garbage cans or refuse scattered about your yard are also signs that a 'coon' may be working the area." Use the context of the text to determine the best meaning for the word "refuse" in this sentence.
trash; litter. I know because...
200
A chemical called chlorine is usually used to sanitize swimming pools. Although chlorine can bother your eyes, the chemical kills bacteria in the water. This keeps you from getting sick. What does the word "sanitize" mean and how do you know?
make clean; disinfect; purify. I know because...
200
I can work with difference age groups, from kids to adults. I stand before the group and talk, then have people participate in an activity. The grading isn't fun but it's part of the job. I am a....
teacher. I know this because...
200
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. Why did Tommy leave and how do you know?
He didn't want to face the wrath of his mother. Scared of getting yelled at. I know this because...
300
I can't believe it! Right in the middle of our conversation, joe turned around foridly, and walked out of the room! What does floridly mean and how do you know?
suddenly; abruptly. I know because...
300
Baby ladybugs grow from about 1 mm up to 6 mm, shedding their exoskeletons (a process called molting) as they grow. What is "molting" and how do you know?
shedding exoskeleton and I know because...
300
"You are treading the safe and the well-worn way That the prudent choose each time" What does "prudent" mean and how do you know?
safe; cautious; wise; sensible. I know this because...
300
I am known for my great designs. I work with construction workers so they could build my drawings. I am a...
architect. I know this because...
300
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John...” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. What relationship do John and Anastasia have and I know because?
Were bf and gf but...maybe not for much longer. I know this because...
400
The tiger's plander could be heard in villages far away. What is planner and how do you know?
roar; sound a tiger makes. I know because...
400
Hummingbirds do not get along with others of their kind. Outside of mating season, one hummingbird will chase off another from its territory. The benefit of a solitary life is not having to share food sources with others. What does the word "solitary" mean as it is used in the paragraph and how do you know?
living or being alone; being by yourself. I know because...
400
"'There, they have a vast hoard of treasure, won from centuries of plunder.'" What does "hoard" mean and how do you know?
giant pile; collection; a lot. I know because...
400
I come to your home when your sink is in trouble. I work well with pipes and plungers. I am a...
plummer. I know this because...
400
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John...” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. Why is Anastasia sad and how do you know?
John and her are breaking up and he wants his stuff back. I know this because...
500
The snake ligersed through the grass. It was hunting. What does ligersed mean and how do you know?
slithered, moved
500
Harlequins are native to Asia. They have long been recognized as a voracious predator of aphids. A single harlequin can eat 250 aphids per day. Other ladybugs, by contrast, average 50 aphids eaten per day. What does "voracious" mean and how do you know?
eager to eat; eats a lot. I know this because...
500
"He rounded a bend in the forest path and was suddenly buffeted by a great wind." What does "buffeted" mean and how do you know?
hit; struck; blown over. I know this because...
500
I get to float around while I do my job. I have the best view in the world. I have to strap myself down to go to the bathroom. I am a...
astronaut. I know this because...
500
Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. She ran down to the cafeteria and asked the staff if they had any rice. Fortunately for Miya, Ms. Lucille did. Ms. Lucille filled a red plastic cup about half way with white rice grains and handed it to Miya. Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup. She sincerely thanked Ms. Lucille and then went back to class. She felt relieved, but she was still a little worried. Why is Miya upset at the beginning of the passage? I know this because...
She dropped her phone in the toilet. I know this because...
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