Context Clues
"The sky turned gloomy, and the birds stopped singing as the dark clouds rolled in."
Based on the sentence, what does gloomy mean? What word helped you decide?
sad- birds stopped singing, dark clouds rolled in
"The character slammed her locker and marched down the hall without looking back."
Based on these actions, how is the character feeling?
angry, frustrated
Bees are important insects that help plants grow. As bees travel from flower to flower collecting nectar, they also carry pollen. This process, called pollination, allows plants to produce fruits and seeds. Without bees, many plants would not be able to grow properly. Because of this, scientists study ways to protect bee populations.
1. Why are bees important to plants?
A. They make honey for plants
B. They help plants grow by pollinating them
C. They protect plants from animals
D. They water plants with nectar
B. They help plants grow by pollinating them
A family took a road trip. They drove a total of 640 miles over three days. They drove 210 miles on day one and 185 miles on day two.
How many miles did they drive on day three?
A. 235
B. 245
C. 255
D. 265
245
Which equation is true if ★ = 6?
A. 30 ÷ ★ = 6
B. ★ × 3 = 18
C. ★ × 4 = 18
D. 42 ÷ ★ = 8
B. ★ × 3 = 18
"The runner was as nimble as a mountain goat, leaping over rocks and roots without tripping."
What does nimble mean in this sentence?
to move quickly, lightly
"Even though the rain ruined the picnic, Marcus smiled and said, 'At least the garden finally gets a drink!'"
Based on this dialogue, what is Marcus’s attitude toward the situation? Provide one piece of evidence.
What is positive or optimistic? (Evidence: He is smiling and finding a good reason for the rain).
Recycling is a process that turns used materials into new products. Items like paper, plastic, and glass can be collected and reused instead of being thrown away. Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. It also saves natural resources, such as trees and water, by reusing materials instead of making new ones.
4. What is one main benefit of recycling?
A. It increases waste
B. It reduces waste in landfills
C. It makes products more expensive
D. It uses more natural resources
B. It reduces waste in landfills
A school collected 500 cans for a food drive. They collected 175 cans on Monday and 168 cans on Tuesday.
How many cans did they collect on Wednesday?
A. 147
B. 157
C. 167
D. 177
157
Which equation is true if ● = 5?
A. 25 ÷ ● = 10
B. ● × 6 = 35
C. ● × 4 = 20
D. 40 ÷ ● = 6
C. ● × 4 = 20
"While the first half of the movie was tedious and slow, the second half was full of exciting action and fast-paced chases."
Based on the sentence, what does tedious mean?
boring, dull
Read this excerpt: "The dog barked at the empty corner, his fur standing on end. Sophie shivered and pulled her blanket tighter."
What is the mood of this scene, and which specific words create that feeling?
What is scary, tense, or spooky? (Evidence: "fur standing on end," "shivered," and "pulled her blanket tighter").
Penguins are birds that cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings act like flippers, helping them move quickly through the water. Penguins use their strong bodies to dive deep in search of fish. They spend most of their lives in the water but return to land to rest and care for their young.
7. How do penguins move in the water?
A. They flap their wings to fly
B. They use their wings like flippers
C. They float on the surface
D. They walk underwater
B. They use their wings like flippers
A farmer picked 720 apples. He packed 240 apples into boxes on the first day and 215 apples on the second day.
How many apples are left to pack?
A. 255
B. 265
C. 275
D. 285
265
Which equation is true if ▲ = 7?
A. 49 ÷ ▲ = 6
B. ▲ × 5 = 30
C. ▲ × 6 = 42
D. 35 ÷ ▲ = 4
C. ▲ × 6 = 42
"The hiker was careful to avoid the crevice—a deep, narrow crack in the rock—so he wouldn't trip."
How does the author help the reader understand the meaning of crevice?
he restates the definition after the word
Mason tightened his grip on the handlebars as he looked down the steep hill. His friends had already raced ahead, their laughter echoing in the distance. Mason swallowed hard and took a deep breath. He slowly pushed forward, picking up speed until the wind rushed past his face. At the bottom of the hill, he smiled and raised his arms in excitement.
1. What can the reader infer about Mason at the beginning of the passage?
A. He is excited to race.
B. He is nervous about going down the hill.
C. He is bored with riding his bike.
D. He is upset with his friends.
B
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Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but they return to land to lay their eggs. Female sea turtles dig nests in the sand and lay dozens of eggs at a time. After covering the nest, they return to the ocean, leaving the eggs to hatch on their own. When the baby turtles hatch, they must make their way to the ocean quickly to avoid predators like birds and crabs.
Which detail BEST supports the answer to Question 1?
A. “Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean”
B. “They dig nests in the sand and lay dozens of eggs”
C. “They return to the ocean”
D. “Baby turtles must make their way quickly”
B. “They dig nests in the sand and lay dozens of eggs”
A teacher has 6 boxes of pencils. Each box has 25 pencils. She gives away 48 pencils to students.
How many pencils does she have left?
A. 92
B. 102
C. 112
D. 122
102
Which equation is true if ◆ = 8?
A. 64 ÷ ◆ = 6
B. ◆ × 7 = 54
C. ◆ × 5 = 40
D. 48 ÷ ◆ = 5
C. ◆ × 5 = 40
"The garden was filled with vibrant colors, such as bright neon orange, deep violet, and glowing yellow." Based on the examples provided, what is the meaning of vibrant?
A) Pale and faded
B) Hidden and dark
C) Bright and striking
C
Lila carefully placed each paintbrush back into its container after finishing her project. When her classmate bumped into the table and spilled water across the artwork, Lila froze. For a moment, she clenched her fists. Then she took a deep breath, grabbed some paper towels, and began to clean up the mess.
4. What can you infer about Lila’s character?
A. She is careless.
B. She is impatient.
C. She is responsible.
D. She is shy.
C- She is responsible
Sea turtles spend most of their lives in the ocean, but they return to land to lay their eggs. Female sea turtles dig nests in the sand and lay dozens of eggs at a time. After covering the nest, they return to the ocean, leaving the eggs to hatch on their own. When the baby turtles hatch, they must make their way to the ocean quickly to avoid predators like birds and crabs.
What can the reader conclude about baby sea turtles?
A. They are protected by their parents
B. They stay in the nest for a long time
C. They must survive on their own
D. They only live on land
C. They must survive on their own
A class is reading a book with 360 pages. They read 95 pages on Monday and 105 pages on Tuesday.
They plan to read the rest of the pages on Wednesday.
How many pages will they read on Wednesday?
A. 160
B. 170
C. 180
D. 190
160
Which equation is true if ■ = 9?
A. 81 ÷ ■ = 8
B. ■ × 4 = 36
C. ■ × 3 = 21
D. 72 ÷ ■ = 6
B. ■ × 4 = 36