Social
Context Clues
Inference
Figurative Language
100
How do you figure out when it is time to stop talking in a conversation?
Answers may vary
100
The swift current took us down the river in record time. What does swift mean?
Quick
100
Aunt Brianna pushed her grocery cart to her car. She could not unlock the trunk or the door. What might be the reason?
It is not her car.
100
Tiffany is still "on the fence" about which dress to wear to dinner tonight. What does the phrase "on the fence" really mean?
Not sure
200
How do you join a conversation that is already in progress?
answers may vary
200
Sally must coax her dog with a treat to do his tricks. What does coax mean?
to persuade
200
What might happen if highways had no speed limits?
There might be more accidents, careless drivers, etc.
200
I was "under the weather" and missed three days of school. What does "under the weather" really mean?
feeling sick
300
What might someone think when they say "hi" to you and you don't respond?
You don't like them, you're mean, etc.
300
The bird sang from the bough of the tree. Then the bird hopped to another branch and sang some more. The word bough means?
branch
300
Mr. Smith was grading test papers. "Nancy must have studied a lot" he thought. What grade do you think Nancy got on her test?
Good Grade
300
I was "on pins and needles" as I waite for my turn to go on stage. What does the phrase "on pins and needles" really mean?
Nervous
400
What body language indicates someone is interested in you?
Eye contact, engaging in conversation, etc.
400
Jennifer had a scowl on her face. She was unhappy about her grades. What does Scowl mean?
frown
400
Nerve cells carry messages from your body to your brain. If you cut your finger, nerve cells in your finger tell your brain. Your brain knows the cut is painful and tells muscles to pull your hand away. Why doesn't it hurt to cur your hair or fingernails?
Hair and fingernails have no nerves.
400
With three tests tomorrow, Mike must "burn the midnight oil." What does the phrase "burn the midnight oil" really mean?
Stay up very late.
500
You and a partner are working on a project. Your partner insists on doing things his way. How do you respectfully disagree and voice your own opinion?
Answers may vary.
500
In all the world there remains only one large tribe of savages which shows no signs of dying out or becoming civilized. What does the word savage mean?
wild, uncivilized
500
Radon gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless and dangerous. The gas seeps out of the earth and floats up into the atmosphere, usually without hurting anyone. If a house or building is in the way, the gas seeps in and builds up. If too much radon gets into the building, people get sick. Because you cannot see, smell, or taste radon gas, some people install radon gas detectors in their homes and businesses. Why would a radon gas detector be helpful?
Because you cannot see, smell, or taste radon gas you will not know if there is a leak which is why a detector would be helpful.
500
Did you "bite off more than you can chew" by taking on so many jobs? What does "bite off more than you can chew" mean?
Take on more responsibilities than you can handle
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