CONTEXT CLUES
Read the sentence:
“The desert was arid, with very little rain each year.”
What does arid mean?
A. cold
B. dry
C. crowded
D. dark
B. dry
What is the main idea?
“Dogs need food, water, and exercise to stay healthy.”
A. Dogs like to play
B. Dogs are fun
C. Dogs need care to stay healthy
D. Dogs eat food
C. Dogs need care to stay healthy
A passage tells events in order from beginning to end. What structure is this?
A. cause/effect
B. problem/solution
C. chronological
D. compare/contrast
C. chronological
Maria grabbed her umbrella before leaving. What can you infer?
A. It is sunny
B. It might rain
C. She is late
D. She is tired
B. It might rain
Which word is a noun?
A. run
B. happy
C. dog
D. quickly
C. dog
“The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.”
What does timid mean?
A. playful
B. loud
C. shy
D. angry
C. shy
What is the main idea?
“Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.”
A. Recycling is hard
B. Recycling helps the environment
C. Trash is everywhere
D. People recycle
B. Recycling helps the environment
A text explains why something happened and what happened next.
A. compare/contrast
B. cause/effect
C. sequence
D. description
B. cause/effect
Jake studied all night and still looked worried before the test.
What can you infer?
A. He is confident
B. He didn’t study
C. He is nervous
D. He is excited
C. He is nervous
Which word is a verb?
A. table
B. jump
C. blue
D. soft
B. jump
“The storm was fierce, with strong winds and heavy rain.”
What does fierce mean?
A. calm
B. gentle
C. weak
D. powerful
D. powerful
What is the main idea?
“Students should study regularly to improve their grades.”
A. School is boring
B. Students like grades
C. Studying helps students succeed
D. Homework is difficult
C. Studying helps students succeed
A passage shows how two things are alike and different.
A. sequence
B. cause/effect
C. problem/solution
D. compare/contrast
D. compare/contrast
The ground was wet, and people carried umbrellas.
What can you infer?
A. It is snowing
B. It is windy
C. It rained recently
D. It is hot
C. It rained recently
Which word is an adjective?
A. quickly
B. run
C. happiness
D. bright
D. bright
“The instructions were vague, so no one understood what to do.”
What does vague mean?
A. clear
B. confusing
C. helpful
D. detailed
B. confusing
What is the main idea?
“Many animals camouflage to protect themselves from predators.”
A. Animals are dangerous
B. Animals hide using camouflage for protection
C. Predators are fast
D. Animals live in nature
B. Animals hide using camouflage for protection
A text describes a problem and how it is solved.
A. sequence
B. problem/solution
C. compare/contrast
D. cause/effect
B. problem/solution
The lights went out, and everyone started using flashlights.
What can you infer?
A. It is daytime
B. There is a power outage
C. It is raining
D. They are camping
B. There is a power outage
Which word is an adverb?
A. slow
B. runner
C. slowly
D. run
C. slowly
“The scientist’s theory was controversial, causing many people to disagree.”
What does controversial mean?
A. widely accepted
B. boring
C. causing disagreement
D. easy to understand
C. causing disagreement
What is the main idea?
“Technology has changed how people communicate by making it faster and easier.”
A. Technology is expensive
B. Phones are popular
C. Communication is hard
D. Technology improves communication
D. Technology improves communication
A passage mainly gives details about a topic without order or comparison.
A. cause/effect
B. problem/solution
C. sequence
D. description
D. description
The character slammed the door and refused to speak.
What can you infer?
A. They are happy
B. They are confused
C. They are tired
D. They are upset
D. They are upset
Which sentence uses an adjective correctly?
A. She ran quickly.
B. He is running fast.
C. The dog barked loudly.
D. The tall tree swayed in the wind.
D. The tall tree swayed in the wind.