Context Clues
Francis thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not.
Injustice most likely means... a. promise b. unfairness c. acceptance d. problem
What is b) unfairness
These two words are used in a simile to compare two unlike things.
What are "like" and "as"
Prefix meaning "to do over" as in "--tell".
What is "re"
Cats are popular house pets. Cats come in a variety of colors. Some cats have long hair and some have short hair. There are cats that have no tails. Cats can have eyes of many different colors. A cat can be solid color, more than one color, or striped. What is the main idea? a. Cats make the best house pet. b. Cats are very similar. c. There is much variety in the cat family.
What is c. There is much variety in the cat family
What do you call the overall lesson or message about life from a story...
What is THEME or MORAL
Even though Isaiah had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more.
Yearned most likely means.. a. accepted b. appreciated c. craved d. learned
What is c) craved (to want very badly)
Josie and Joshua juggled the juicy, jiggly jello. This sentence is an example of: a) onomatopoeia = words that imitate sounds b) alliteration = repetition of the consonant sound in a verse or a sentence c) rhyme = words that sound similar to each other when you say or hear them
What is b) alliteration
The prefix 'anti-' can be found in the words; antipersperant, antibacterial, antiaging. What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
What is "against" or the "opposite of"
Based on the paragraph below, what is the most likely reason the author uses quotation marks in the sentence?
A special machine called the A-RED helps you "lift weights." Since everything is weightless in space, you're really pushing against a machine, not raising heavy things...
A to explain the importance of lifting weights
B to show that someone is talking about lifting weights
C to suggest the astronauts are not actually lifting weights
D to emphasize that lifting weights is not an interesting activity
C to suggest the astronauts are not actually lifting weights
Geralyn thought the dress was hideous at first, but then she changed her mind and said it was beautiful.
Hideous most likely means: a. tight b. colorful c. ugly d. uncomfortable
What is c. ugly
Hannah's chattering teeth were rattling pennies in a piggy bank.
The sound of chattering teeth are being compared to pennies rattling in a piggy bank.
Is this an example of a simile or a metaphor?
What is a metaphor (does not use "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things)
Joy Delaney had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
What is different or unique
What does the prefix "sub" in words like subheading, subtitles and sub-zero mean?
a) below b) before c) after
What is a) below
Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food.
Seldom most likely means.. a. never b. often c. rarely d. a lot
What is c) rarely
Semari enjoyed watching the grass dance in the gentle breeze. "Grass dance in the gentle breeze" is an example of a) hyperbole = exaggeration b) personification = giving non-living objects human qualities/characteristics c) alliteration = repetition of the same initial sound in a series of words
What is b) personification (grass, the non living object is given a human quality, dancing)
What is the meaning of the prefix dis- in the word disbelief?
A common
B without
C strong
D inner
What is... B without
Ms. Cahill and Ms. Chin were not happy. Their faces could not hide their dissapointment. Nobody knew how to help put a smile on their faces, but I had the perfect idea! All I had to do was write a letter to New Kids on the Block and ask them to come perform for them at our school. I'm a pure genius!
Whose point of view is this being told from? 1st person or 3rd person
What is 1st person
Even when the team lost in the championship, Philip maintained his dignity, holding his head up high as he marched off the basketball court.
Dignity most likely means... a. brave b. anger c. cool d. pride
What is d) pride (self respect)
Madison decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Ms. Howard if she could get excused from having homework for the rest of the week because her cousin was coming to town.
a) Identify the idiom in the sentence.
b) Using context of the sentence, what does the idiom mean?
What is...
a) go out on a limb
b) take a risk, take a chance
Spell the base (root) word for misbehavior
hint: 6 letter word
What is B-E-H-A-V-E
Main Idea: Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Which detail best supports this? a) The kangaroos powerful tail helps them move around quickly b) At night, many animals are resting in their burrows c) During the day, kangaroos sleep under a big shady tree or bush
What is c) During the day, kangaroos sleep under a big shady tree or bush
The main idea...
A) Tells the topic of the text
B) Tells the first idea of the text
C) Tells the most important idea about a topic
What is C) Tells the most important idea about a topic
Taking umbrage at his classmate's rude remarks, Sam stormed out of the room.
What does the word umbrage mean?
A. surprise; taken aback
B. anger, personal displeasure
C. excitement
D. fear, worry
What is B. anger, personal displeasure
Ana’s question had given Miata momentary pause. She knew that she wanted to do something big, a selfish reason by itself. She turned this question over and over like a coin. Did she have something to give to the school, or was she clamoring for popularity?
What does the phrase "She turned this question over and over like a coin" best show about Miata?
A She is feeling angry about Ana’s question.
B She is deciding what to buy for the election.
C She is thinking about why she wants to run in the election.
D She is too busy working on her homework to answer Ana’s question.
What is... C She is thinking about why she wants to run in the election.
The latin root 'aqua' can be found in these words: aquamarine, aquaduct, aquarium, aquatic. What does the root 'aqua' mean?
What is water
Your muscles won’t work as hard in space. After all, you’re just floating! To make sure your muscles stay strong during your long stay, you exercise every day. You can pedal on a machine that is like a bicycle without wheels. You can strap yourself in to a treadmill. The straps will keep you from floating away!
What is the main idea of the paragraph above?
A It is important to relax in space
B It is important to stay fit in space
C It is important stay safe in space
D It is important to ride a bike in space
What is... B It is important to stay fit in space
Why are Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone, Where the Wild Things Are, and Clifford the Big Red Dog printed in italics?
A They are titles of books.
B They are names of characters.
C They are words spoken aloud.
D They are words describing sounds.
What is A) They are titles of books.