Clue Type
#1
#1
A region is an area with common features that set it apart from other places. There are five regions in the United States.
A region is an area with common features that set it apart from other places
My family likes to hike. Someday, we plan to trek through the Grand Canyon.
A long and difficult trip, usually on foot.
When we left the murky cave, I had to shield my eyes from the bright sunlight.
dark or gloomy
As soon as I saw the forlorn look on Paige’s face, I knew that the dance coach didn’t pick her to be on the dance team.
sad or miserable
Our new kitten is so frisky! She runs around the house and tackles my feet. We even found her climbing up the curtains yesterday!
wild
Mr. Gregor is a botanist, a person who studies plants.
A person who studies plants.
After helping my dad move rocks, I felt drained. I don’t think I’ve ever felt that tired in my entire life!
exhausted or very tired.
That flimsy kite was a waste of money. It broke the first time we tried to fly it. Next time, I’m going to pay more money and buy a stronger kite.
weak
I don’t think you should wear that lime green shirt with those dark green pants. I think they clash.
don't match
Many people live in urban communities, like Chicago, Denver, and Washington
a city
The cooks surveyed all of the students in the school to find out which lunches were their favorites. To survey means to collect data by asking people the same question.
To survey means to collect data by asking people the same question.
If the president does not agree with a bill, the president may veto it. If a president rejects the bill, it can only become a law if most of the members of Congress vote again to approve it.
refusing to approve a decision
They left from the bottom of the mountain on Sunday, and they arrived at the summit on Tuesday. They were tired, but they also felt very proud!
top
Mr. Carson hoped the meeting would be brief. He wanted to get home to mow the yard before it started to rain.
short
A triangle is not a quadrilateral because it only has three sides and three angles. Squares and rectangles are quadrilaterals.
A shape with four sides and four angles.
When a hatchling, or baby alligator, is born, it uses a special eyetooth to break its egg.
A baby alligator.
James is used to adapting to new schools. He has attended five schools in the past three years, so dealing with change is not difficult for him.
adjusting to new things
Kayla abhors tomatoes, but she loves ketchup. Isn’t that odd?
hates
My dad fixed the tall bookcase to the wall. He didn’t want it to fall over on any of the kids that my mom babysits.
attached
My grandpa is very frugal. When he eats at Burger King, he always saves the leftover napkins and ketchup packets, and takes them to use at home.
Careful with spending, or trying to save money.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist. Someone who works hard to make a change happen is called an activist.
Someone who works hard to make a change happen is called an activist.
I detest beets. What foods do you really dislike?
hate
Mrs. Walters wants our speech to last between 1 and 3 minutes. My 5-minute speech is too long. I have to condense it so that it lasts less than 3 minutes.
shrink or make smaller
The kids rapped on the door and waited. A few seconds later, a tall man dressed as a mummy opened the door.
a quick hard hit
When Coach Kluver leads our strength camp sessions, we know we are in for a grueling workout. He makes us do push-ups, sit-ups, lunges, and wall sits.
exhausting and hard