Context Clues
Text Features
Comprehension
Main Idea/Central Message
Language
100
Some horses can leap over a fence. What does leap mean?
What is to jump?
100
Why would an author choose to put a word in bold print?
What is to draw the reader's attention to an important word?
100
A rabbit can be a great house pet. You can teach your rabbit to live inside, like a cat does. Use kind words and treats to help your rabbit learn the rules. Give your rabbit chew toys and fresh food and water every day. Why does the rabbit need fresh water every day? A. to keep the rabbit healthy B. to give the rabbit things to do C. to help the rabbit learn the rules
What is to keep the rabbit healthy?
100
There was a new boy in Ginny's class. At recess, Ginny noticed that he was standing all by himself. She imagined how hard it would be to switch schools. The first thing she'd want would be a friend. She went up to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Ginny." What lesson does this story teach? A. Learn the rules at a new school quickly. B. Treat others like you would want to be treated. C. Finish all your work before you play.
What is treat others like you would want to be treated?
100
The happiness of people who come to our store is important. What is the opposite of happiness? A. carefulness B. sadness C. goodness
What is sadness?
200
We watched an eagle fly to the lake and catch a fish. An eagle is a kind of ____________. 1. bird that cannot fly 2. bird that swims 3. bird that hunts
What is bird that hunts?
200
What text feature is sometimes found written below a photograph?
What is a caption?
200
In summer, a weasel's brown coat matches the ground. This color helps keep the weasel safe when it looks for food. Its brown coat helps it hide from larger animals. Later, in time for winter, the weasel's coat turns white. Then it will match the snow. How does the weasel's coat help it hide?
What is it matches the ground?
200
Talia took piano lessons. She really wanted to learn, so she was always on time. The trouble was that Talia never practiced. She didn't understand why she never got better. Then one week, she practiced every day. Her teacher was amazed at how much she had learned. What lesson does the story teach? A. Practice helps you learn. B. Be ready for anything. C. Trying is what is important.
What is practice helps you learn?
200
The sky was the clearest it had been in days. What means nearly the opposite of clearest? A. blueist B. ugliest C. cloudiest
What is cloudiest?
300
Do not discard your plastic cup. It only costs $0.50 to refill it with soda. What does discard mean?
What is to throw away?
300
What is the purpose of a text feature below a photo?
What is to provide an explanation of a photo?
300
Sunlight makes it possible for plants and animals to live on Earth. Sunlight helps plants make food, and then animals eat the plants. Sunlight also makes the earth warm enough for animals. Both plants and animals need the earth's warmth and light. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Plants need light from the sun. B. Sunlight makes life on Earth possible. C. Earth is warmed by light from the sun.
What is sunlight makes life on Earth possible?
300
Once there was a lion named Leo. He thought he was very wise and knew everything. Then one day he saw an owl flying. Leo learned that others knew things he didn't. Lions cannot fly at all. What does the story teach?
What is there is always something you can learn?
300
Last year, _________ were twelve people on the team. Which word makes the sentence correct? A. they're B. their C. there
What is there?
400
Although my mom can be irrational when I'm late, my dad is understanding. What does irrational mean? a. reasonable b. unreasonable c. nice d. weird
What is unreasonable?
400
Butterflies spend most of their time flying. Butterflies fly among flowers to get food. Some even fly from their summer homes to their winter homes. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again. Which is the main idea? A. Butterflies fly among flowers to get food. B. Butterflies spend most of their time flying. C. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again.
What is butterflies spend most of their time flying?
400
A classroom should be a comfortable place for children to learn. When children are comfortable, they learn better. There should be enough room that they don't feel crowded. There should also be enough light to see well. There shouldn't be too much noise. Most of all, children should feel safe. What the main point the writer makes?
What is a classroom should be comfortable?
400
Exercise is important for staying healthy. Which word means about the same as healthy? A. sick B. well C. awake
What is well?
500
Even though the advertisement said this speaker was portable, I don't think it will even fit in the trunk of my car! What does portable mean? a. new b loud c. huge d. movable
What is movable?
500
William Steig loved to draw. For years, he drew cartoons and other drawings for grown-ups. At age sixty-one, he decided to try something new. He wrote and drew the pictures for a children's book. For over thirty years, he wrote children's books. One famous book is Slyvester and the Magic Pebble. His book Shrek! was made into movies. Why did William Steig begin writing children's books?
What is because he wanted to try something different?
500
Kay joined a board-game club that meets after school on Fridays. One person brings a game and teaches everyone else how to play. Then the club plays a practice game. Kay enjoys learning new games in the club. What is the main idea?
What is Kay joined a board-game club that meets after school on Fridays?
500
The girl likes to act in the play at school. Which word means about the same as act? A. clap B. pretend C. sing
What is pretend?
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