Context Clues A
I put a STAMP on the letter I sent to my friend. What does stamp mean?
What is a small piece of paper for mailing?
I have two PET cats at home. What does pet mean?
What is an animal that people keep?
Which meaning of match? Carson decided no matter how the match ended that he would be proud no matter what.
Contest or competition
What is the meaning of bore? Mom bore a hole in the back of the birdhouse so that we could hang it up on the peg outside our window.
To make a hole
What is the meaning of pound? Barry gave the tent stake a good pound with a rock.
throb or beat
The dancers STAMP their feet during this song. What does stamp mean?
What is to bring your foot down to make noise?
A red ROSE was given to the lady as she entered the restaurant.
What is a flower?
What is the meaning of bear? When I was driving in the mountains I had to bear to the right in order to reach the road where the log cabin was located.
To go in a certain direction
What is the meaning of handles? This motorcycle handles very smoothly.
To behave or operate in a certain way
What is the meaning of sole? He became the sole heir to the property.
Single or alone
The player threw the ball BACK to the pitcher when the play was over.
What is in a direction?
The sun ROSE high in the sky and it was a beautiful day. What does rose mean?
What is the past tense of rise?
What is the meaning of brush? I admired the good brush strokes in the sunset painting on the wall.
A tool to paint with
What is the meaning of racket? The dump truck made a racket early in the morning.
A loud unpleasant noise
What is the meaning of pitcher? Mix the ingredients in a large pitcher and serve it over ice.
A large container used for pouring liquids
He got a sunburn on his BACK from staying out in the sun too long. What does back mean?
What is a side of the body?
She wore a beautiful RING with a diamond that sparkled in the sun. What does ring mean?
What is a piece of jewelry?
What is the meaning of pitch? The pitch of the dog’s bark hurt my ears and made them ring.
The level of noise
What is the meaning of jerk? She gave the rope a quick jerk and it came loose.
To pull or twist suddenly
What is the meaning of blue? Ava was feeling blue today.
A color between green and violet on the color spectrum
It is important not to PET service dogs. What does pet mean?
What is to touch in a loving way?
We could hear the church bell RING all through the town. What does ring mean?
What does to cause something to make a sound mean?
What is the meaning of clear? The roads are clear of traffic; we’ll make it home on time.
Open; not blocked
What is the meaning of stable? Please keep the ladder stable while I work on the roof.
Steady in position
What is the meaning of scale? We like to do our holiday celebrations on a large scale for the whole family.
Degree, level