Context Clues
Static: My allowance of $15 per week is a static amount, meaning it never changes. Even if I do extra chores, I still only get $15. What does the word “static” mean?
fixed, doesn't change
Genuine (Katie is genuine and straightforward. If not genuine, she's...)
dishonest, fake,
It’s found in a toolbox. It has teeth and a handle. It cuts wood. What is it?
a saw
I've done all I can, the ball is in your court now.
What does the ball is in your court mean?
It's your turn
Name three words that go with: eclipse
moon, sun, dark
Projectile: The paper plane was a projectile as it flew through the room like a rocket. It landed right on its target, on top of Carly’s head. What does the word “projectile” mean?
rocket, missile
Unique (Her house is unique. If not unique, it’s…)
It has a spine. It has illustrations. It has a jacket. What is it?
a book
Jake’s new car is a lemon. What is a lemon?
It's defective, doesn't work, breaks a lot
Name three words that go with:
media
TV, radio, news
Malleable: The play dough was very malleable. You could take it and make it into any shape you wanted because it was so soft, pliable and flexible. What does the word “malleable” mean?
fleixible, workable, moldable
Humble (The character in the book is very humble. If not humble, he’s…)
bold, proud, rude
It’s a feline. It has long whiskers. It is a pet. What is it?
a cat
My history teacher is breathing down my neck. What does breathing down my neck mean?
to watch someone carefully and constantly
Name three words that go with:
abdomen
stomach, body, organs
Pristine: My mom keeps her kitchen as pristine as a hospital operating room. There is not one speck of dirt to be found anywhere. What does the word “pristine” mean?
immaculate, spotless
Starving (I am starving right now. If not starving, I'm...)
full
It is made from straw. It wears clothes. It is found in a field. What is it?
a scarecrow
Whenever I sing my brother tells me not to quit my day job. What does “don’t quit your day job” mean?
That you are not very good at something
Name three words that go with:
diary
secret, write, personal
reminisce: My mom and her best friend from high school met up to reminisce about old times. They thought back and remembered some of the funny times they had. What does the word “reminisce” mean?
look back, recall
Cheap (Her shoes were cheap. If not cheap, they’re…)
expensive
It is a structure. It provides passage over a river or canal. It can be made of stone or metal. What is it?
a bridge
That comment was out of line. What does out of line mean?
uncalled for, improper, inappropriate
Name three words that go with:
earthquake
shake, rumble, California