Context Clues
The glimmering lights on the tree made it look magical.
What does “glimmering” most likely mean?
The glimmering lights on the tree made it look magical. What does “glimmering” most likely mean?
Dog, Cat, Hamster
Pets
Musical Instruments
Piano, Violin, Drums
Bat
Flying mammal / Baseball bat
yellow, fruit, sour, has seeds
Lemon
The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch when strangers came in.
What does “timid” most likely mean?
Shy / Afraid
Hammer, Wrench, Screwdriver
Tools
Fur-less Pets
Goldfish, turtle, lizard, snake
Bark
Bark
large, round, in the sky, shines at night
moon
The magician’s trick was so baffling that the audience couldn’t figure out how it was done.
What does “baffling” mean?
Confusing / Puzzling
Oak, Maple, Pine
Trees
Flowers
Daisy, Rose, Tulip, Sunflower
Spring
Season / Metal coil that bounces
white, animal, in the Arctic, swims, carnivore
polar bear
The teacher was stern when the students misbehaved. What does “stern” mean?
Strict / Serious
Mercury, Venus, Earth
Planets
Jobs
Doctor, Teacher, Chef, Engineer, Artist
Jam
Season / Metal coil that bounces
blue, in sky, moves with wind
cloud
The path through the forest was treacherous, full of slippery rocks and hidden holes. What does “treacherous” mean?
Dangerous / Risky
Sink, Fridge, Oven
Kitchen Appliances/Furniture
Fast Food Restarurants
Wendy's, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, White Castle
Nail
Finger/toe part / Metal fastener
ancient, stone, built by humans, pointy
Pyramid