Context Clues
Things had gone from bad to worse for Mittens the stray cat. She thought it had been tough living on the streets, scrounging for food in dumpsters, shivering in the cold, and running from dogs.
What does scrounging mean?
To gather something
To borrow something without having to return it.
What is another word for giant?
HUGE
BIG
GIGANTIC
What is the opposite of always?
Never
Name 3 kinds of fruit
Apples, cherries, pears, peaches,
bananas, oranges, grapes etc..
How are a shoe and a sock the same?
They're both worn on your feet
Now Mittens was confined to a small metal cage, unable to escape or even turn around.
What does confined mean?
Restricted
Closed in and not able to get out.
What is another word for simple?
Easy
Not hard
Not difficult
What is the opposite of worst?
Best
Name 3 musical instruments
drums, flute, guitar, piano, guitar etc..
He put cereal in his bowl.
It's your turn to bowl.
What are two different meanings for the word bowl.
A dish or container
A sport where you roll a ball and knock down pins
She was released from the cage - set free to wander around a large room with other cats.
Move around freely without anywhere specific to go.
What is another word for noisy?
LOUD
What is the opposite of full?
Empty
Name 3 types of sports
Football, baseball, volleyball, golf, swimming, gymnastics, etc..
Alex got cold feet right before it was time to go on stage.
What does "got cold feet" mean?
He was scared and couldn't go on stage.
Mittens kept to herself at first, but then she began to mingle with other cats in the room.
What does mingle mean?
Move around freely and interact with others
What is another word for stone?
Rock
Boulder
What is the opposite of quick?
Slow
Name 3 types of furniture
chair, couch, bed, dresser, lamp, desk, etc..
She was as busy as a bee all day.
Constantly working hard - not taking a break
Mittens abandoned any thoughts of running away. She decided to stay with the other cats.
What does abandoned mean?
Leave something behind and forget about it.
What is another word for leap?
Jump
Run and jump
What is the opposite of easy?
Difficult
Name 3 things that are cold
ice, snow, ice cream, lemonade...
How are a motorcycle and a bicycle different?
Motorcycles have motors, bikes have pedals.
Motorcycles can go fast, bikes go slower.