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I love going to the pool with my little brother. The shallow end of the pool is best for little kids.
Shallow means having a _____ distance to the bottom from the surface.
A. Small
B. Large
A. Small
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
Our family gets together on an annual basis. Usually, we meet in the summer. We have a big barbecue in the park.
Yearly
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
Miriam's face turned beet red. She wished she was invisible so that no one could see her. Then, she wouldn't be so embarrassed.
Not seen
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
We visited a dairy farm. Every day, the cows go out to the meadow. They spend most of their day there.
Large, grassy field
Mom got out all of the tools. "We need a sturdy table to work on," she said. "Why don't we work on the bench in the garage?" I suggested.
Sturdy means made to be _____.
A. Strong
B. Weak
A. Strong
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
We need the answer to be instant. We can't wait for a slow answer. It would come too late!
At once
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
A century ago life was very different. Movies were silent. Cars were still very new and exciting.
One hundred years
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
I was up all night reading. My eyes finally grew weary. I just couldn't keep them open any longer.
Tired
Today we're going to watch the World Cup! I can't believe we'll go to the big arena. 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.
A. Food
B. Seating
B. Seating
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
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.
Worn out
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
You should have come to the the picnic. The food was delicious and plentiful.
A lot; full of
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
The crickets began to chirp. Dusk had come to the farm. Soon the owl would come out.
Time of day when the sun is setting
Alison was so eager to see her favorite singer! She practically shook with excitement.
Eager means to be very _____ for something to happen.
A. Patient
B. Impatient
B. Impatient
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
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.
Upset; feeling sick
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
The meeting went on and on. It was pointless.
Having no purpose
Jamie was the only player between her opponent and the goal. She made a valiant effort to stop them from scoring. But, the other team made a goal anyway.
Valiant means to have or show _____
A. Excellence
B. Weakness
A. Excellence
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.
A. Able
B. Unable
B. Unable
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
The surface of the rocks was quite jagged. I was actually worried I might cut my foot! Thank goodness I had my sandals on.
Rough; sharp
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
"I don't know why I mistrust the doctor," Kate's mom said. "I guess we should go anyway," she decided.
To not trust
Using the context clues and word parts to help you, what is the meaning of the italicized word?
We need a flexible object for our project. A rubber band or a piece of elastic would work. Do you have anything like that?
Stretchy