Context Clues
My absent-minded teacher loses his keys and his pencil almost everyday!
Be hateful
Forgetful
Be intelligent
Careful
Your friend is late to school, and you see an unopened toothbrush in her backpack. Why do you think she was late?
She went to the dentist in the morning.
My sister (love/loves) to surf.
love
You see a brush, large cans, and a drop cloth on the couch when you get home from school. It smells like chemicals in your living room. When your mom comes out of the kitchen, you can see she has white on her hands. What might she be doing?
Painting the living room
The beautiful scenery had a hazy quality, which unfortunately made it hard to see.
Beautiful
Green
Misty, foggy
Clear, sunny
The defense players tried their best, but the other team still scored.
Soccer
Players who block
Basketball
Players who score
Your sister is making cookies, and it takes much longer than it usually does. When you are done, you notice some cookies are in the trash. What do you think happened?
She made a mistake on her first try (wrong ingredients, burned, etc.)
Make a sentence with the conjunction "since".
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Your neighbor is building something small in the backyard. He has wood, a hammer, nails and paint. He finally a paints the small roof red and adds some seeds. What do you think he could be building?
He is building a bird house. I know this because _____.
After having no food for 2 days, the man was very feeble. He could barely stand up.
Likable
Hungry
Weak
Thin
After the harvest, we had an abundant amount of apples. We had so many apples!
Not enough
Very green
A lot- almost too much
When you get home from your friend’s house, you see medicine out of the counter. Your mom tells you your sister is laying down in her room. What do you think happened?
Your sister is not feeling well.
Make a sentence with the past tense of "fly".
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You are told to quickly pack a suitcase, but to make sure to grab a bathing suit, a towel, and clothes for 3 days. Your parents told you they already packed sunscreen, chairs, and an umbrella. Where might you be going for the weekend?
You might be going to the beach.
The messenger was intercepted on his way to the king and the letter was never delivered.
Stopped, cut off
Rushed, hurried
Fell, tripped
Slow
The bear was sluggish after the long winter of hibernation. Her cubs had no trouble keeping up with her.
Hungry
Slow
Cold
Thirsty
You see a little boy in a wet bathing suit crying as he walks towards the car with his mom. He is pulling on her hand towards the beach. What do you think is happening?
The boy does not want to leave the beach.
Make a sentence with "however".
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Patients were evacuated to hospitals in nearby cities during the blackout. Why were these patients moved?
They were moved because they need electricity for the patients' machines.
The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky. It was almost as bright as day!
Glitter
Lightened-up
To cover
To darker
The spies were able to evade being caught using a disguise.
Run very fast
Escape
Hold tightly
Mask
You are at your friend’s house when their mom gets home. She puts her things on the counter and you notice a stethoscope, dog treats, and bandages. What do you think her job is?
She is a veterinarian.
Make a sentence with correct grammar to describe something you did yesterday.
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Baby squirrels are born in the summer. The adult squirrels make a nest far out on a branch of a tree. Closer to winter, the adult squirrels make another nest. This one is next to the tree’s trunk. Why do they build this nest in a different place?
They build this nest in a different place so that predators won't be able to see them.
The story sounded peculiar. She didn't know whether or not to believe it.
Reliable
True
Strange
Hilarious