Context Clues
My favorite movie is the sequel of Home Alone.
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one
Fascinating is to interesting as crucial is to...
important
Name 2 meanings for the word: Patient
The doctor cared for the patient.
The boy waited patiently in line.
a person receiving medical treatment
able to accept or tolerate delays or problems without becoming annoyed or anxious
“You can say that again.”
I strongly agree with you. That is a true statement.
dis-
disagree, dislike, disqualify
not; the opposite of
A significant detail was omitted from your story.
leave out or exclude
Nice is to unkind as hideous is to…
beautiful
Minor
Don't worry about the minor details.
He could not join the military because he was still a minor.
not very important, serious, or significant
a person under the age of 18
“Under the weather.”
Not feeling well, sick.
re-
recycle, rewrite, replay
again
The sun radiates heat and light.
sending out light; shining or glowing brightly
Comedy is to funny as tragedy is to...
Sad
Charge
The teacher is in charge of the classroom.
I was charged $5 too much at the grocery store.
trust someone with a task as a duty or responsibility
ask for an amount/price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied
“Piece of cake.”
It’s an easy or simple thing/job to do.
semi-
semicircle, semifinal, semisweet
Local authorities are investigating the accident.
person(s) in command
Humiliated is to embarrassed as enraged is to…
Angry
Date
What is the date of today?
The couple went on a date for Valentine's Day.
the day of the month or year as specified by a number
a social or romantic appointment or engagement
“Spill the beans.”
Tell someone’s secret.
-s, -es
boys, girls, foxes
more than one
The teacher confiscated all cell phones for the duration of the field trip.
(of property) taken or seized with authority
Spaghetti is to pasta as ketchup is to…
Condiment
Current
I like to keep up with current events by reading the newspaper.
The current was too strong to swim against.
happening or being used or done now
a body of moving water or air
"Butterflies in my stomach.”
I’m nervous.
-less
endless, homeless, hopeless
without