________ of a hotdog, I'll eat a hamburger
Instead
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Something you celebrate once a year on the day you were born...
birthday
Much faster than walking
running
Sara studied for the test therefore, she received an A+.
How did Sara earn an A+?
She studied for the test.
I haven't been able to participate in gym class _____ I broke my foot.
since, because
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
Up is to down as north is to _____
south
After running the marathon, the athlete was this
tired
After losing his favorite soccer ball in the park, Sam felt sad and decided to create a colorful flyer to help find it. The next day, several kids spotted his flyer and joined him in searching the park. Thanks to their teamwork, they not only found the ball but also made new friends along the way.
Why did Sam create a flyer to find his ball?
To help find his missing ball.
He went to college, ____ he will return soon.
but
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam. Using context clues, what does apprehensive mean?
anxious or nervous
The day that comes after Wednesday is ____
Thursday
This flower is often red but be careful where you grab it
rose
During the big championship game, Mia, the underdog soccer player, felt nervous as she stepped onto the field. In the final moments, with the score tied, she remembered her coach’s words about believing in herself. With a burst of determination, she dribbled past the defenders and scored the winning goal. The crowd erupted in cheers, and Mia realized that hard work and confidence could lead to incredible moments.
How did Mia manage to score the winning goal?
She had a burst of determination, dribbled past the defenders & scored.
You can have cookies ____ ice cream for desert.
or
I have such clear memories of my dream last night. I remember all the details vividly. Using context clues, what does vividly mean?
Clearly
vivid = clear, bright, alive
This rhymes with leather and is seen on a bird.
feather
You can see your reflection in this
mirror
In the final game of the season, Jake, a shy quarterback, was filled with doubt as his team fell behind. When he saw his teammates encouraging each other, he remembered the countless hours they had practiced together. With newfound confidence, he called a bold play, throwing a perfect pass that led to a touchdown. The crowd roared, and Jake realized that teamwork made them unstoppable.
Why was it important for Jake to remember their practice sessions?
Because they had spent a lot of time practicing together. It helped him believe in himself and that he knew what to do.
We cannot go to the beach ____ the weather is good.
unless
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open
Name what you use to chew food
teeth
This is something that has inches on it, or a person who is in charge of everything, like a king
ruler
When Ella noticed her garden was wilting, she realized she hadn’t watered it in days. Determined to revive it, she spent the afternoon watering the plants and pulling out weeds. By the next week, her garden blossomed with vibrant flowers, and Ella felt proud of her hard work.
How did Ella know her garden needed attention?
Because the garden was wilting, which means the plants were dying.