Context Clues
A natural athlete, he became adept in wrestling and rock climbing.
What is....
a. natural
b. athlete
c. climbing
d. skilled
Read the following sentence:
As the students awaited the results of their final exam, the air felt like a one-ton weight. No one could move until the grades were posted.
The expression “the air felt like a one-ton weight” is used to show that the students are —
a. exhausted from studying
b. afraid to talk to their teacher
c. anxious about their grades
d. uncomfortable around one another
Read the following sentence:
As the students awaited the results of their final exam, the air felt like a one-ton weight. No one could move until the grades were posted.
The expression “the air felt like a one-ton weight” is used to show that the students are —
What is...
a. exhausted from studying
b. afraid to talk to their teacher
c. anxious about their grades
d. uncomfortable around one another
The prefix for the word prescribe.
What is...
a. pull through
b. after; behind
c. before; in front
d. against
The main idea based on the bullets below:
*The lights were too low.
*The sun was in his eyes.
*The book's print was too small.
What is ...
a. the earth is dying
b. the sun is bright
c. his eyes are aging
d. he has allergies
As further inducement, all entrants in the Thornton History Fair Competition have a chance to win a $50, $75, or $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
The context clue for inducement is:
What is...
a. amusement
b. involvement
c. encouragement
d. treatment
Some of the musicians, like Muddy Waters and Woody Guthrie, whom Lomax recorded, later became quite renowned for their contributions to American music. However, fame and fortune were not the driving motivations behind Lomax’s work.
In paragraph 5, the word renowned means —
What is...
a.talented
b.legendary
c. proud
d. noble
Afterward Sleeping Bear, whose father was an elder, came to Night Owl. “Do not be sad,” he said softly.
“My father said you were too young.” Night Owl said nothing. If only he had been six months older, he might have been chosen. Even worse, among the ten boys chosen to be leaders, three were Night Owl’s best friends.
Based on the excerpt above, the feeling or atmosphere created by the words in the story is...
What is the feeling of...
a.relief
b.rejection
c. determination
d. suspicion
Read the following sentence and dictionary defintion:
corrode (Kuh-rode) v. 1. Destory or damage metal, tone, or other materials slowly by chemical action. 2. Be destroyed or damaged in this way. 3. Destroy or weaken gradually.
[Latin cor - (expressing intensive force) + rodere 'gnaw.']
What is....
a. destroy
b. damage
c. weaken
d. gnaw
The reader may best conclude that one important goal of the History Fair Competition is for students to —
What is...
a. perform in front of an audience
b. participate in a national competition
c. learn to follow detailed instructions
d. realize the importance of technology
Projects should focus on past technology that may have become less commonly employed or even obsolete in its original form but has evolved into something that is still meaningful today.
The context clue for obsolete is...
What is...
a. in superior condition
b. disabled or destroyed
c. dull and uninteresting
d. out of general use
Category Requirements Exhibit: A traditional th= ree-panel board presentation.
Performance: A dramatic portrayal of the topic no more than 10 minutes long.
Documentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long.
Essay: An academic paper of no fewer than 2,000 and no more than 2,500 words.linde
What is....
a. Spatial layout
b.Concept/definition
c. Order of importance
d. Comparison/contrast
Afterward Sleeping Bear, whose father was an elder, came to Night Owl. “Do not be sad,” he said softly.
“My father said you were too young.” Night Owl said nothing. If only he had been six months older, he might have been chosen. Even worse, among the ten boys chosen to be leaders, three were Night Owl’s best friends.
Based on the excerpt above, the feeling or atmosphere created by the words in the story is referred to as...
What is a...
a. symbolism
b.tone
c. plot
d. mood
You do not need to read a passage to answer the question. Read and answer the question.
A negative connotation of the word prescribe.
What is...
a. advice
b. dictate
c. specify
d. endorse
In addition to his amazing athletic accomplishments, Weihenmayer is a successful author. He wrote Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man’s Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye Can See, a memoir that chronicles the challenges to his success, both as a person who is blind and as an athlete.
The author's attitude is one of admiration. This literary element is known as...
What is...
a. metaphor
b. mood
c. imagery
d. tone
A committee of Thornton teachers will critique materials and provide feedback.
The context clue for critique is...
What is...
a.award a grade to
b. add information to
c.make a judgment of
d. revise the order of
This reference book is the best choice to help a student evaluate the accuracy of the information about past weather patterns and future weather trends.
What is a...
a. Online dictionary
b. Almanac
c. Atlas
d. Online encyclopedia
In addition to his amazing athletic accomplishments, Weihenmayer is a successful author. He wrote Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man’s Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye Can See, a memoir that chronicles the challenges to his success, both as a person who is blind and as an athlete.
The author's attitude is one of admiration. This literary element is known as...
a.mood
b. foreshadowing
c. tone
d. imagery
Read the sentence and the dictionary defintion:
1. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place
The root for tranquil to help the reader understand the word mean...
What is....
a. drive
b. across
c. forward
d. over
These days, when Weihenmayer is not climbing, training, or spending time with his family, he speaks to audiences across the country. He encourages them to strive toward their goals no matter the difficulties that may come their way. He talks to people both blind and sighted about leadership, motivation, and teamwork. It is the same message reflected in the Times Square poster. According to Weihenmayer, “A vision is deeper than a goal, more complex. It’s where all your goals spring from. It’s how we see ourselves living our lives, serving other people; and what kind of legacy we want to leave behind.” Vision. Pass it on.
The main idea is....
What is...
a. Weihenmayer is featured on a billboard located in Times Square.
b.Weihenmayer spends time with family when not mountain climbing.
c. Weihenmayer is a role model for both professional and amateur athletes.
d. Weihenmayer gives speeches about having a vision and setting goals.
Night Owl stiffened. He strained his ears to listen. “Sleeping Bear, Soaring Raven, Lone Wolf . . .” As names of others rolled off the Chief’s tongue, Night Owl’s hopes dwindled. At last the Chief finished. He had not called Night Owl’s name during the ceremony. The boy tried his best to swallow his disappointment, but it was not easy.
The context clue for dwindled is...
What is...
a.became known
b.remained strong
c.lessened gradually
d. listened silently
Read this sentence and dictionary entry:
We should not overlook the influence ancient Greece has had on all of Western civilization.
overlook [ verb oh-ver-look; noun oh-ver-look ]
1. Fail to notice; ignore. 2. Excuse or give approval to. 3. Supervise; oversee 4. Look out over; survey.
This definition best fits the word overlook as it is used is..
What is...
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Afterward Sleeping Bear, whose father was an elder, came to Night Owl. “Do not be sad,” he said softly.
“My father said you were too young.” Night Owl said nothing. If only he had been six months older, he might have been chosen. Even worse, among the ten boys chosen to be leaders, three were Night Owl’s best friends.
Based on the excerpt above, the feeling or atmosphere created by the words in the story is referred to as...
What is a...
a.relief
b.rejection
c. determination
d. suspicion
Read the following sentence:
Last night's violent storm set off a cascade of power outages across the state.
The definition that supports this statement is...
What is...
a. a small, steep waterfall
b. something that flows forth, resembling a waterfall
c. a large number of events that happen quickly in a series
d. to fall down in a gentle manner
The reader may best conclude that one important goal of the History Fair Competition is for students to —
What is to....
a. perform in front of an audience
b. participate in a national competition
c. learn to follow detailed instructions
d. realize the importance of technology