ELA REVIEW

Context Clues

100

Ben ate 3 pieces of cake, 2 scoops of ice cream, and 3 slices of pizza. An hour later his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down for a while. 

What does queasy mean?

sick

200

You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person. 

What does essential mean?

very important

300

Jake preferred the red shirt because he likes red more than blue or yellow. 

What does preferred mean?

would rather have

400

Maria noticed that Mrs. Linn's curtains were still closed. Maria thought that was peculiar because Mrs. Linn always opened her curtains every morning. 

What does peculiar mean?

odd, strange

500

Everyone had a good time at the picnic. The games were fun and the food was plentiful. In fact, there was so much food they had to take some home. 

What context clues help you determine the meaning of plentiful?

There was so much food

Context Clues 2

100

Mom spent all day working in the garden. She felt weary and just wanted to go to bed. 

What does weary mean?

tired

200

Lucy was furious when she discovered that the dog had eaten her homework again!

What does furious mean?

angry

300

Please be careful with that vase. It is very fragile. 

What does fragile mean?

easily broken

400

The valiant young woman grabbed the little boy just in time to save him from the speeding car. 

What does valiant mean?

brave

500

Allan was always bragging and showing off. His brother, David, on the other hand, was a quiet and humble boy. 

What context clues help you determine the meaning of humble? What does humble mean?

context clues: opposites- always bragging and showing off, on the other hand

humble means not prideful

Cause and Effect

100

David wanted some cereal and milk, but everyone in his family was still asleep. He poured cereal into a bowl and spilled a little. The milk was very full and heavy. When he poured it, it came out too quickly. His bowl overflowed and there was milk and cereal all over the table. 

What was the effect of the milk coming out too quickly?

His bowl overflowed and there was milk and cereal all over.

200

Kyle struggled in math, but he wanted to do well on the upcoming test. He asked his sister to help him study. Each day they studied together. When he took the test he got an A!

What caused his sister to help him with math?

Because Kyle was struggling in math

300

Mia's family had a garage sale. Mia collected all of her old games and toys to sell. A lot of people came and Mia sold almost everything. She spent the money she earned on books she had wanted for a long time. 

What was the effect of Mia selling her old games and toys?

She made money and was able to buy books.

400

Amber noticed that the new girl, Callie, was standing by herself at recess. Amber grabbed two jump ropes and asked if she wanted to play with her. By the end of recess, Amber had made a new friend!

What caused Amber to ask Callie to play with her?

She saw Callie by herself. 

500

Ale went to his friend's birthday party. He ate a big piece of cake and 3 scoops of ice cream. On his way home, his stomach hurt. When he got home he skipped dinner and went right to bed. 

What caused Noah's stomach to hurt?

He ate too much.

Inference

100

Kim turned off the lights and everyone found a place to hide. Nick hid under the table with the presents. He peeked out and the front door started to open. 

What are they doing?

Throwing a surprise party

200

When Ethan woke up, the room was bright with sunlight. He looked at the clock and quickly jumped out of bed. He threw on his clothes, grabbed his backpack, and left without eating breakfast. 

Why was Ethan in such a hurry?

He is late for school. 

300

Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom!" he shouted as soon as he opened the door. "Look!" He handed his mom some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off." 

What was on the papers?

A good grade. 

400

Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled. Another boy passed him the ball and he made his shot! The crowd cheered as two points were added to the scoreboard. 

What game was Derek playing? How do you know?

Basketball

Clues-court, two points

500

Sasha handled the book to the librarian. The librarian opened the book and found crayon scribbles on every page. "I'm sorry", said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."

What happened to her book? Explain your answer.

She probably had a sibling take it. She said she should have kept it away in her room. 

Draw Conclusions

100

Rob excitedly tore the wrapping paper off his gift. Instead of the science kit he was hoping for, he saw a box from a department store. He found a sweater inside. 

How is Rob feeling?

disappointed

200

Sheldon and Lenny always eat lunch together. Today Sheldon took his lunch to a different table. When Lenny asked him why, Sheldon refused to talk to him. 

Why isn't Sheldon eating with Lenny?

He is upset with Lenny.

300

Penny was so tired when she got home from work. There were more customers than usual and the new cook messed up several of her orders. She went right to bed. 

What is Penny?

Waitress

400

It was a bright, sunny day. Tasha is wearing her new shirt. Her new backpack is full of supplies. Tasha is excited and nervous. 

What day is it?

First day of school

500

It was silent reading time. Aiden was reading an exciting book about a wizard. Aiden did not hear the teacher when she said that silent reading time was over. 

Why didn't Aiden hear the teacher?

He was so absorbed in the book.