Context Clues
"The girl was elated after winning the science fair." What does elated mean?
Happy or excited
What does the prefix un- mean in "unhappy"?
Not
What does analyze mean in reading class?
Break down and examine
What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
You start your homework at 4:30 PM and finish at 5:15 PM. How long did it take?
45 minutes
"The dog was so lethargic that it didn’t even get up for a treat." What does lethargic mean?
Tired or lacking energy
What does the prefix pre- mean in "preview"?
Before
What does infer mean?
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
What animal can’t jump, even though it has four legs?
An elephant
"She was meticulous, making sure every detail was perfect." Use context clues to define meticulous.
Careful and precise
What does the prefix mis- mean in "misunderstood"?
Wrong or badly
What does summarize mean?
Tell the main points briefly
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What’s heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
They weigh the same—1 pound
"Although he was new, he was adept at solving math problems." Define adept.
Skilled or good at something
What does the prefix re- mean in "redo"?
What does compare mean?
Show how things are alike
What animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
What do you call the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?
Gravity
"The ominous clouds warned us a storm was coming." What does ominous mean?
Threatening or scary
What does the prefix inter- mean in "interact" or "international"?
Between or among
What does contrast mean?
Tell how things are different
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis