Context Clues
Main Idea
Inference
Cause and Effect
Miscellaneous
100
The light is so dim. I can hardly see my book in the dark. Dim means__________.
What is lightly shinning or not bright.
100
They are building a new school. It is near my house. Every day, I watch the workers. They drive huge tractors. I watch them push a ton of dirt. They have a big crane. It helps them place tall beams. The workers build walls. They are using brick. Every day, it looks more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall!
What is "A new school is being built."
100
I sat with my toes in the hot sand digging a hole with my new shovel and pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and noticed a seagull flying away with it. Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my snorkel and headed into the waves. Where am I?
What is the beach.
100
The effect is she got a zero on her test. What could be the cause?
What is she was caught cheating or didn't study.
100
Spell this pronounced word.
What is delivery.
200
Slugs are moist to the touch. Moist means _________.
What is slippery or wet.
200
Today, giant pandas are at risk of becoming extinct. Only about 1,000 giant pandas are left in the wild. All of these inhabit a small area in the bamboo forests of China. About 140 live in captivity. It is one of the most severely endangered species in the world.
What is "Giant Pandas are rare."
200
Dad let me carry the basket. It was very heavy. I reached high to pick the shiniest ones I could find. I took a few bites as we walked along. When we go home with our collection, mom is going to make some pies. Where am I?
What is the grocery store.
200
The cookies were burnt because Jasilyn forgot to take them out of the oven. What is the cause.
What is Jasilyn forgot to take them out of the oven.
200
What is the author's purpose: Everyone should own an Ipod. They are small and convenient.
What is persuade.
300
She left promptly after the dance was over. She needed to be home by 8:00. Promptly means ________.
What is quickly.
300
Working dogs are amazing animals specially trained to protect people and to make life easier for them. Some working dogs act as eyes for blind people, ears for the hearing impaired, and helpers for the physically challenged. Others help ranchers protect and move sheep and cattle from place to place. Police dogs help officers catch criminals, find illegal drugs and weapons. Search dogs are trained to find disaster victims and missing people.
What is "There are many types of working dogs."
300
I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush. Who am I?
What is the dentist.
300
My feet grew over the summer so I needed new shoes. What is the effect?
What is I needed new shoes.
300
The snake told the bird "Your wings are beautiful! Please fly from your nest so that I may see them glide through the sky." As the bird flew into the sky, the snake stole one of her eggs for dinner. Name one character trait we could use to describe the snake.
What is deceitful or sneaky.
400
The wings of the butterfly were fluttering in the breeze. Fluttering means __________.
What is waving.
400
Almost half of all American kids aged 6 to 13 are home alone for part of the day. While being home alone can sometimes be scary, being prepared can make all the difference. First, discuss with your family what to do in case you have an emergency. What should you do if someone gets hurt, if a stranger calls or knocks on the door? Decide if any special rules that apply when you’re home alone. Can you use the microwave? Do you have to finish homework before you watch TV? Finally, come up with ways to entertain yourself. Are there books or games you might enjoy alone? If you’re prepared, being home alone can be fun or even relaxing.
What is "Kids who are home alone should be prepared."
400
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?
What is a chef.
400
Andre has a fever so his mother gave him lots of fluids to drink. Identify the cause and the effect.
What is cause: He had a fever. Effect: She gave him fluids.
400
She ran to school to find Jonathan. "Jonathan, are you coming to my party?", she asked. "I am going.", he said. "I will see you after school then!", she said running to class. What point of view is this written in ?
What is third person point of view.
500
David gave his sister a smirk after she ate his ice cream. Smirk means _________________.
What is smug expression.
500
The Pterosaur was a flying reptile that lived millions of years ago. Often referred to as Pterodactyl or "wing finger, at least 60 different types existed. The wings of the Pterosaur were thin membranes of skin, similar to the wings of bats, and extended along the sides of the body. Some were no bigger than a sparrow while others were monsters with wingspans in excess of 40 feet!
What is "Pterosaurs were ancient flying reptiles."
500
Jalisa woke up early and ran down the stairs with a huge smile on her face. She had been waiting all night for Saturday to arrive. She ran into the kitchen. On the table was a large pile of hot, steaming flapjacks with a candle in them. Dante, Jalisa’s brother, walked in holding a large box wrapped in pretty pink paper and tied with a shiny, purple bow. Jalisa beamed and quickly tore off the paper to reveal a box with a beautiful doll on the side. She hugged and kissed her brother and ran to call her best friend. The day was starting off wonderfully. Why was Jalisa excited and why did her brother give her a gift?
What is it was her Birthday.
500
Nadia arrived home later than usual so she missed her favorite tv show. Identify the cause and effect.
What is cause: She arrived home late. Effect: She missed her tv show.
500
The day Shiloh come, we’re having us a big Sunday dinner. Dara Lynn’s dipping bread in her glass of cold tea, the way she likes, and Becky pushes her beans over the edge of her plate in her rush to get ’em down. Ma gives us her scolding look. We live high up in the hills above Friendly, but hardly anybody knows where that is. Friendly’s near Sistersville, which is halfway between Wheeling and Parkersburg. Used to be, my daddy told me, Sistersville was once of the best places you could live in the whole state. What point of view is this written in?
What is first person point of view.
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