Context Clues
From the clues in the text, I can INFER that the character is feeling nervous.
Make a guess based on clues.
Elijah had a stomach ache the morning after Halloween. Why?
Because she ate too much candy.
Wild
Crazy
Yell
Whisper
The FUNCTION of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
Purpose
The discovery of a new planet in our solar system is a SIGNIFICANT achievement in space exploration.
Very important
MarQuan forgot about the history test that day, so he pretended to be sick that morning. Why?
So he didn't have to take the test.
Angry
Mad
Sleepy
Alert/awake
The scientist was able to PROVE that the earth was round using a weather balloon.
To show that something is true using evidence.
The scientist will ANALYZE the data to see if the new drug is effective at curing cancer.
To look at something closely.
A'Miya was really excited for her soccer game, but she was worried when she looked out and saw dark clouds moving in. Why?
Because the rain might cause the game to be cancelled.
Tired
Sleepy
Break
Fix
It’s important to DISTINGUISH between fact and opinion when reading an editorial.
to see the differences between things.
The essay asked us to CONTRAST the themes of two different novels.
Compare the differences
Halo went to Quiktrip with a $10 bill, but his total was $10.01. The clerk said, "don't worry about it." What did the clerk mean?
He doesn't need to pay the extra penny needed to cover the cost of the purchases.
Clean
Tidy
Bored
Interested
Aleya was FATIGUED after swimming for 3 miles.
Very tired
After looking at the problem, we need to FORMULATE a plan of action.
After spending 6 hours on his pottery project, Ramad tripped and then screamed in horror. What happened?
He knocked over his pottery project.
Large
Big/huge/ginormous/massive
Brave
Scared
Jaden's timing for telling a good joke was IMPECCABLE. People laughed every single time.
perfect/on point/just right