Context Clues 1.3
Define Singe
The edge of my jacket got singed from accidentally touching the fire.
to lightly burn
Define Cease
Could you please cease that whistling? It is hard to focus when you do that.
to stop or halt.
Where did Goldilocks think all of the brown fur came from?
Kittens.
What is the answer to number 4?
Jupiter
"This museum is astounding! There are so many rare and unique pieces of history! I could stay here for hours!"
Positive tone
Define Enormous
At the water park there was an enormous slide. It towered over everything else in the entire park.
Very large
Define Dreadful
This weather has been dreadful. The ice and the snow is way too cold!
very bad
Why did the bears leave their home?
They went to ride bikes while their porridge cooled.
What is the answer to number 2?
Mercury
The woman's face was as red as a tomato as a car cut in front of her in traffic. She slammed on her horn then sped past all the other cars on the road.
Negative
Define Quarrel
I was quarreling with my sibling because they had taken my stuff. Now we aren't talking to each other.
an argument or disagreement
Define Sulk
Sally was supposed to get ice cream today, but her mom ended up canceling plans. Now she has been sulking on the couch since they got home.
to be quiet or moody because of something annoying or disappointing.
What is the name of the person who tells the story in a play, but isn't someone in the play? (The person who is just reading lines)
Narrator
What is the answer to number 3?
Earth
He stomped out of the room with a frown stuck to his face. Each stomp shook the entire room as he made his way out of the house.
Negative
Define Absurd
Going to the moon?! That's just absurd. We don't have a spaceship or even money to go to the moon!
Something that is wildly unreasonable or inappropriate
I was ready to give my presentation for class, but when I got to the front of the room I couldn't help but stammer.
to stutter.
Who created the script for Goldilocks?
(Hint: Look at the script)
James Marshall
What are the answers to number 5?
Ice and Rock
The two were dancing around the yard. The sunlight was warm on their skin as the breeze gently blew.
Positive
Define Haughty
The new student in class is very haughty. They keep trying to boss others around.
arrogant or thinking oneself is better than others.
Define Humble
Jerry is always humble. He never brags about when he does something right, and is always fair to those around him.
not arrogant or modest.
How many parts were there in this script?
10
What type of writing was the book?
Fiction or Non-Fiction.
Non-Fiction
Our solar system is composed of 8 planets that orbit the sun. 9 planets if you count Pluto.
Neutral