Name the Clue Type
Fill in the Blank
6 Letter Words
Word Parts
Mixed Bag
100

James looked at his friend Cooper. He was so good at basketball. He was full of envy or jealousy of his skill.

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

B) Synonym

100

I love going to the pool with my little brother.  The shallow end of the pool is best for little kids.  It's not very deep. 

Shallow means having a _________ distance to the bottom from the surface.

Shorter or smaller 

100

Our family gets together on an annual, or yearly, basis.  Usually, we meet in the summer. We have a big barbecue in the park. 

What does annual mean? 

Yearly 

100

Miriam's face turned beat red. She wished she was invisible so that no one could see her. Then, she wouldn't be so embarrassed. 

What does invisible mean? 

Not able to be seen

100

We visited the dairy farm. Everyday, the cows go out to the meadow, a big green field of grass. They spend most of their day there. 

What is the meaning of the word meadow

A big green field of grass

200

The crickets began to chirp. Dusk had come to the farm, which meant the sun was setting. Soon the owl would come out. 

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

E) Inference

200

Mom got out all of the tools. "We need a sturdy and strong table to work on," she said. "Why don't we work on the bench in the garage?" I suggested. 


Sturdy means: made to be __________?

Strong 

200

We need the answer to be instant. We can't wait for a slow answer, it would come too late. 

What is the meaning of the word instant

Immediately 

200

A century, or 100 years ago, life was very different. Movies were silent. Cars were still very new and exciting. 

What does century mean? 

100 years

200

The baby was finally content. He wasn't upset of fussing anymore. His mother was relieved. 

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

A) Antonym

300

Today I learned about my ancestors.  I actually know some of them, like my great grandma and great uncle.  Most of them are from Jamaica. 

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

D) Example

300

Today we are going to watch the World Cup! I can't believe we'll go to the big arena, which is a huge stadium or field with seating where fans can sit. I hope I can get an autograph from one of the players! 

Arena means a building for sports and other forms of entertainment that has __________ for fans. 

Seating

300

The couch was shabby. You could tell it had been well used over the years.  Some parts of the fabric even had holes in it. 

What does the word shabby mean? 

Older or Worn

300

You should have come to the picnic.  The food was delicious and plentiful

What does the word plentiful mean? 

More than enough, abundant

300

Our class took a trip in the orchard. The one we went to was an apple orchard. We picked apples and tasted cider.

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

D) Example

400

I was up all night reading.  My eyes finally grew weary. I just couldn't keep them open any longer, I was so tired. 

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

B) Synonym

400

Allison couldn't wait for the show to begin.  She was so eager to see her favorite singer! She practically shook with excitement.  

Eager means to be very __________ for something to happen. 

Excited or Impatient

400

As soon as I saw my friend, Ben, I felt queasy.  My stomach was far from calm.  I guess I was nervous he would still be mad at me for making fun of him. 

What does the word queasy mean? 

Uneasy or Sick to your Stomach

400

The meeting went on and on. It was pointless.

What does pointless mean?

Has no point. There is no reason for it.

400

Jamie was the only player between her opponent and the goal. She made a brave and valiant effort to stop them scoring but, the other team made a goal anyway. 

Valiant means to have to show _________?

Excellence, A good effort, That she tried hard

500

I looked down at the test. "Do you have a concern?" The teacher asked.  I was actually quite at peace with my grade. 

A) Antonym

B) Synonym

C) Definition

D) Example

E) Inference

A) Antonym

500

Many endangered animals live in captivity, like the animals in the zoo.  Zoos help scientists learn more about animals.  Zoos also protect endangered animals. 

Captivity means to be kept in a place and __________ to leave or be free. 

Unable

500

The surface of the rocks was quite jagged.  I was actually worried I might cut my foot! Thank goodness I had sandals on.

What does the word jagged mean? 

Sharp, Pointy, Rough

500

"I don't know why I mistrust the doctor," Kate's mom said.  "I guess we should go anyway," she decided. 

What does mistrust mean? 

Lacking trust, thinking badly of

500

We need a flexible object for our project. A rubber band or piece of elastic would work. Do you have anything like that? 

What does the word flexible mean? 

Easily moved