Context Clues 1
There were five pies to choose from on the table. It was hard to decide which delectable pie to eat.
Which word means about the same as delectable?
a. pumpkin
b. bite
c. type
d. delicious
What is "delicious"?
The pilgrims faced many hardships that first year in America. They arrived in November when it was too late to plant crops. They did not have adequate food. That first winter was so harsh that about half of the Pilgrims died.
What does hardships mean?
a. illnesses b. too much work c. difficult times
What does adequate mean?
a. good b. any c. enough
What does harsh mean?
a. good b. big c. damaging
(hardships) What is "difficult times"?
(adequate) What is "enough"?
(harsh) What is "damaging"?
We had a surprise party planned for Joe, but Cory spilled the beans to him.
What does spilled the beans mean?
What is "to tell a secret"?
Thanksgiving: November
Valentine's Day: ?
What is "February"?
What is a synonym for "supper"?
What is "dinner"?
John overindulged in the many Thanksgiving foods, and he ended up with a stomachache.
Which word or phrase means about the same as overindulged?
a. sample
b. ate too much
c. at too little
d. tasted
What is "ate too much"?
If it weren't for the help of the benevolent Wampanoag people, many more Pilgrims would have starved during that first winter.
What does benevolent mean?
a. violent b. brave c. small d. kind
What is "kind"?
Aunt Sue is planning to eat like a bird this Thanksgiving because she is on a diet.
What does eat like a bird mean?
What is "to eat very little"?
water: cup
food: ?
What is "plate, dish, or bowl"?
What is an antonym for "stranger"?
What is "family or friend"?
The aroma of turkey and stuffing fresh from the oven filled every room of Grandma's house.
Which word means about the same as aroma?
a. taste
b. smell
c. warmth
d. sight
What is "smell"?
The Wampanoag people shared their provisions with the colonists and later taught them how to fish, hunt, and farm.
What does provisions mean?
a. glasses
b. food or other necessities
c. knowledge
d. houses
What is "food or other necessities"?
When I was struggling with fractions, Mrs. Nash took me under her wing and did extra problems with me after class.
What does took me under her wing mean?
What is "to take care of and help someone"?
parade: watch
food: ?
What is "eat"?
What is an antonym for "hungry"?
What is "full"?
I am so famished right now! I think I could devour that entire turkey by myself.
Which word means the same as famished?
a. tired b. hungry
Which word means the same as devour?
a. eat fast b. bake
What is "hungry"?
What is "eat fast"?
The food bank will distribute the cans of food to families who need it.
What does distribute mean?
a. to eat
b. to think about
c. to give out
What is "to give out"?
Eating lots of food at Thanksgiving makes me so tired. I usually hit the hay right after dessert.
What does hit the hay mean?
What is "to go to bed"?
delicious: yummy
stuffed: ?
What is "full"?
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
What is "grateful"?
Please bring me a sharp knife so I can carve the turkey.
What does carve mean?
Which word in the sentence helps the reader know the meaning of carve?
What is "cut"?
What is "knife"?
Native Americans used the land to cultivate vegetables and grains, which they brought to the feast.
What does cultivate mean?
a. to eat
b. to grow
c. to think about
What is "to grow"?
My mother said that I'd never be able to eat all of the food I put on my plate. She'll have to eat her words when she sees that I finished everything.
What does eat her words mean?
What is "to admit that something you said was wrong"?
mash: potatoes
carve: ?
What is "turkey or meat"?
What are you thankful for this holiday season?
Answers will vary.