Using Context Clues
Because Leilani was sad, she slogged through the snow in her boots. SLOGGED means: a) ran fast b) skipped lightly c) walked heavily d) jumped
What is c) WALKED HEAVILY?
The people on the ship were sick and I could hear them moaning. This is a synonym for MOANING: a) falling b) guessing c) drinking d) groaning
What is d) GROANING?
The inventor received a patent. Now no one else could make or sell their invention without permission. What does PATENT mean? a) a special certificate given by the government b) a book given by the government c) a check written by the government d) a medal given by the government
What is a) A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE GIVEN BY THE GOVERNMENT?
The definition is: A group of wolves. a) mature b) beta c) domesticated d) pack
What is d) PACK?
Jadzia and Ha-Yoon were passengers on the train. They didn't know how to drive it. Jadzia and Ha-Yoon were a) conductors b) engineers c) postmasters d) travelers
What is d) TRAVELER?
It was so cold that Dele bundled up before walking home. BUNDLED UP means: a) picked up their bag b) dressed warmly c) checked the time d) talked to their friend
What is b) DRESSED WARMLY?
On January 24, 1848, the start of the Gold Rush, people found small lumps of gold and thought they would be rich. This is a synonym for LUMPS: a) chunks b) boxes c) cups d) medals
What is a) CHUNKS?
The eggs were kept in an incubator for many days. The incubator kept the eggs warm until they hatched. What does INCUBATOR mean? a) a special room in a barn b) a compartment on a shelf c) a valise (travel bag) d) a warm box designed to hold eggs
What is d) A WARM BOX DESIGNED TO HOLD EGGS
The definition is: To sleep for a short time, nap. a) rank b) lone c) dozed d) passenger
What is c) DOZED?
Someone on the ship threw an expensive gold and silver medallion overboard. This is a synonym for MEDALLION: a) piece b) medal c) factory d) suitcase
What is b) MEDAL?
DAILY DOUBLE: The postmaster said that he could mail most things including poultry, but the package was much bigger than a chicken. POSTMASTER means: a) a train conductor b) a shop keeper c) a doctor d) the head of a post office POULTRY means: a) a large box b) a domesticated bird c) a suitcase d) a reptile
What is d) the head of a post office AND b) a domesticated bird?
At the baseball game, we sat in the grandstands and were able to see the entire field. This is a synonym for GRANDSTANDS: a) bleachers b) sky c) dugout d) stadium
What is a) BLEACHERS?
In order to make a shoe, you must first stretch the leather over a wooden last. What does LAST mean? a) a special box to hold shoes b) a model of a foot c) a forge which heats metal d) a lathe which cuts and shapes metal
What is b) A MODEL OF A FOOT?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The definition is: fully developed, full grown. a) lone b) young c) childish d) mature The definition is: alone, solitary a) lone b) together c) friendly d) communication
What is d) MATURE and a) LONE?
DAILY DOUBE: The definition is: to apply oil or put grease on something a) spat b) forge c) slog d) lubricate The definition is: exchanging ideas or a message a) grandstand b) communicate c) grumble d) domesticate
What is d) LUBRICATE and b) COMMUNICATE?
The conductor carted packages, and the rest of the mail, all the way to the train. CARTED means: a) hauled b) kicked c) talked to d) tied up
What is a) HAULED?
DAILY DOUBLE: I put the banana peel into my mouth then spat it out into my palm. It was disgusting! This is a synonym for SPAT: a) chewed b) pulled c) swallowed d) removed This is a synonym for PALM: a) cup b) hand c) bucket d) shoe
What is d) REMOVED and b) PALM?
Steam rose up from the water when it started to boil. What does STEAM mean? a) hot water formed when water boils b) large bubbles formed when water boils c) smoke formed when water boils d) mist or vapor formed when water boils
What is d) MIST OR VAPOR FORMED WHEN WATER BOILS.
The definition is: a social position, order or standing within a group a) rank b) territory c) trestles d) medallions
What is a) RANK?
Shoes have many parts. One of them is the lasting which connects the upper sole to the bottom sole. What does LASTING mean? a) a wooden model of a foot b) the shoelaces c) a part that connects the upper sole to the bottom sole d) the rubber on the bottom of your shoe
What is c) LASTING?
Diwata's grandmother was flabbergasted when Diwata showed up at her doorstep. FLABBERGASTED means: a) angry b) surprised c) sad d) not very happy
What is b) SURPRISED?
My father worked in the canneries putting fish and other mean in cans. This is a synonym for CANNERIES: a) stores b) foundries c) supermarkets d) restaurants
What is b) FOUNDRIES?
DAILY DOUBLE: The engineers had to figure out how to design a safer bridge, but the drafters drew up the final plans. What do ENGINEERS do? a) plan and design things like canals, bridges and oil wells b) drive trains c) make car engines d) repair things when they are broken What do DRAFTERS DO? a) make car engines b) repair things when they are broken c) draw plans for machines and other things d) write and illustrate books
What is a) PLAN AND DESIGN THINGS LIKE CANALS, BRIDGES AND OIL WELLS and c) DRAW PLANS FOR MACHINES AND OTHER THINGS?
The definition is: the area in which an animal lives a) lasting b) trestles c) antiques d) territory
What is d) TERRITORY?
Loud noise is not permissible in the hallway! This is a synonym for PERMISSIBLE: a) happening b) mature c) played d) allowed
What is d) ALLOWED?