Vocabulary + Context Clues
Lena was hesitant to answer the question because she wasn’t sure if she was right. What does hesitant mean?
Unsure or slow to act because of doubt.
What does the prefix “re-” mean in the word reproduce? What does reproduce mean?
It means “again” — so reproduce means to produce again.
The united states declared independence in 1776.
The United Stated declared independence in 1776.
What does the “A” in FANBOYS stand for, and how is it used in a sentence?
“A” stands for “and.” It’s used to add information.
Example: I finished my homework, and I studied for the quiz.
Why were the fans covering their noses at the baseball game?
Because the batter his a "foul" ball!
Even though he didn’t win the game, Hector stayed optimistic and believed he’d do better next time. What does optimistic mean based on the sentence?
Hopeful or positive about what will happen next.
What is the prefix in the word disagree? What does it mean?
Prefix: dis-; it means “not” or “opposite of”
the men fight in the battle and they was very tired after
The men fought in the battle and they were very tired after.
Combine these sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: “He was tired. He finished his homework.”
He was tired, but he finished his homework.
What do NBA players love to get at the doctor's office?
3 point "shots"
The teacher gave a brief explanation before starting the test. What does brief mean in this sentence?
Short or quick.
What is the suffix in careless? How does it change the meaning?
Suffix: -less; it means “without,” so “careless” = without care
Jack didnt care about the rules? he was breaking it all the time.
Jack didn't care about the rules (./,) He was breaking them all the time.
Choose the best FANBOYS conjunction:
"You can write a summary, ___ you can create a comic strip to show understanding."
or
Why are leopards never able to camouflage themselves?
Because they're always "spotted"
Maya’s speech was so persuasive that everyone agreed with her point of view. What does persuasive mean? What clues helped you figure it out?
Convincing; makes people believe or agree.
Clues: “Everyone agreed with her point of view.”
In the word predictable, identify the prefix, root, and suffix.
Prefix: pre
Root: dict
Suffix: able
Predictable: something that can be told before it happens.
the boyz see the smoke from the fire and run to it quickly, they are hoping to get rescue.
The boys saw the smoke from the fire and ran to it quickly, they were hoping to get rescued.
Ralph tries to lead with rules and order, ______ Jack prefers chaos and power.
but
What does the human body and a prison have in common?
They both have cells.
During the debate, Isaac remained composed, even when others got emotional.” What does composed mean using context clues?
Calm and in control of emotions.
Clue: “Even when others got emotional.”
The word submarine has the prefix “sub-.” What does it mean, and how does it help you define the word?
Sub- means “under” or “below.”
ralph and Ronald were talk about the fire, but they didn't did not talk for long.
Ralph and Ronald were talking about the fire, but they didn't talk for long.
write a compound sentence using one conjunction (FANBOYS) to explain a character's decision from a story you've read.
Example: Harry wanted to confront Voldemort, but he knew he wasn’t ready.
Harry wanted to confront Voldemort, but he knew he wasn’t ready.
Why is a period a prisoner's favorite punctuation mark?
Because it ends a "sentence".