Inference
I waited with my mom while she cashed her check. The lady handed her an envelope of cash and gave me a piece of candy. Where do you think they are?
The Bank
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. I didn't totally understand the problems.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what's a synonym for confidential?
private, secret
I called my mom’s phone while we both listened intently. We heard her ringtone and she moved toward it. The sound was coming from between the couch cushions! What is happening?
They are trying to find a lost phone
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire. They got it from underneath a tree and broke it into little pieces.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Lisa will not eat seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
Using context clues, what's a synonym for detest?
dislikes, hates
Kayla made a steak dinner for her family. Her mom and dad each ate two full steaks and had large helpings of mashed potatoes. When the meal was over, everyone’s plate was empty. Kayla can infer that…
They enjoyed the meal
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. They used a wrecking ball.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of condensation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
Using context clues, what does condensation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail (weather types)
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
Using context clues, what's a synonym for essential?
necessary, important
Thomas is putting on his boots before walking to the bus stop. He is going to grab his raincoat before he leaves. His mom wants him to remember to take his umbrella to school. Why might Thomas need his boots, raincoat, and umbrella?
It's raining
Anna has always wanted to become a doctor. She has had straight A's since pre-k. The best way to describe Anna is she is ardent.
Using context clues, what does ardent mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
I would characterize Ms. Emily as the best teacher ever.
Using context clues what does characterize mean?
describe
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what's a synonym for ambled?
walked
Vanessa was absent yesterday and missed a math test that the class took on the computer. Today when she came to school, her teacher asked her to sign on to the computer. What does she want her to do on the computer?
Make-up the test she missed
He made a lot of bad choices and knew that his life may fall apart. He knew his future was precarious.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
The famous singer always checks into hotels under a pseudonym so her fans will not find her.
Using context clues, what does pseudonym mean?
fake name
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict
The officers interrogated the suspect and asked him too many questions.
Using context clues, what's a synonym for interrogated?
questioned