Context Clues
That was the most difficult test I took. What is the definition of DIFFICULT?
hard
challenging
not easy
Which month are we in now?
October
Is the following an independent or dependent clause?
After he went
dependent
Opposite of sad
happy
What time is it at midnight?
12:00
A yellow fruit that grows on trees.
bananas
The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.
Which words means the same as FUNNY?
witty
What snack to people leave for Santa?
milk and cookies
True or False:
The US shares the border with three countries.
false
Opposite of animal
people
How many numbers are on a clock?
12
bowling
Tim explored the museum every weekend because he
was so fascinated by art and its history.
Which word means the same as CAPTIVATED?
DOUBLE!
fascinated
amazed
What month is Thanksgiving?
November
What was the first animal to go into orbit in space?
dog
Opposite of friend
enemy
How many odd numbers are between 4 and 18?
5
5, 7, 9, 11, 13
What is a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons for hair
TRIPLE!
bows
Louisa used to enjoy playing the piano. But since she began middle school, she her attention has been diverted, and she seldom plays anymore.
What is a synonym for RARELY?
DOUBLE!
seldom
Ramadan is a religious time period and it is a time of fasting, worship, and renewal of family ties. Fasting lasts the entire month and people can not eat or drink during daylight hours. Which religion celebrates Ramadan?
Islam
Which country is the biggest producer of bananas?
Mexico
Brazil
India
El Salvador
India
ancient
modern new
How many pounds equal a ton? DOUBLE!
2000 pounds
an optical instrument with a lens for each eye, used for viewing distant objects
PLUS 100!
binoculars
After Lily left home for college, her dad felt the house was too empty, so he started a hobby and began constructed bird houses in his yard.
Which word means the same as VACANT?
TRIPLE!!!
empty
What month is the start of spring?
March
What is the smallest state in America? DOUBLE!
Rhode Island
deviant
normal regular
What year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
1492
What word means: to cook in an oven?
bake
You don't want to wrap your present in plastic wrap because plastic wrap is transparent and everyone will know what you got. Instead, you should pick a darker color so the gift will be a surprise.
Which two words are synonyms with each other?
present and gift
What month is Labor Day?
September
Who is Michael Phelps?
A) A professional Olympic swimmer
B) A person running for Vice President with Kamal Harris
C) The name of a science teacher in our school
D) The name o our principal
A
hurt
comfort
heal
How many nickels equal a quarter?
5
an electric mixing machine used in food preparation for chopping or making it into a liquid
blender