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Context Clues
100

My grandma's cookies are so scrumptious, I could eat them every day and never get tired of them!

A. Disgusting   B. Delicious   C. Plain

B. Delicious!

100

When the story is told from the narrator's point of view, the speaker is the main character in the story. Uses the pronouns "I, me, we"

First person

100

What color is an emerald?

Green

100

An action word, something you do

Verb

100

In the 1600s, a trip across the ocean was a daunting idea. With our modern technology, traveling across the seas happens every day.

A. Scary    B. Funny    C. Relaxing

A. Scary

200

If you want to get better at your sport, you must devote yourself to improving by practicing hard.

A. Desire   B. Dedicate   C. Destroy

B. Dedicate

200

First, you need to put the bread into the toaster. Turn the wheel to change how crispy you want the bread. Then, use a butter knife to spread the jelly.

Second person

200

How many colors are there in a rainbow?

7

200

A specific person, place or thing is known as a _______ noun. 

Proper

200

The cardinal rule in my classroom is to respect yourself and to respect others! If you do this, then everything else will take care of itself!

A. Red bird   B. Most important   C. Unfair

B. Most important

300

The dog was feeling ambivalent about his new home. He loved his new owners, but he hated their old cat.

A. Unhappy   B. Mixed feelings   C. Joyful

B. Mixed feelings

300

What is it called when we know the thoughts or feelings of more than one character?

Third person omniscient
300

Which is the largest ocean?

Pacific Ocean

300

My soccer team has a big tournament in Chicago next weekend and I cannot wait to go!

A.  Common Noun   B. Verb   C. Proper Noun

C. Proper Noun

300

"If your master plan fails, we’ll have to find someone who can devise a better one."

A. Dislike   B. Trick   C. Design

C. Design

400

I started on the trail with great trepidation. Although I loved mountain biking, this area was very dangerous, even for an experienced rider like me. There were rocks everywhere and the ground was slick from last night's rain.

Worry or doubt.

400

Some people prefer Mexican food. Others love Italian food. This city has so many options that nearly everyone is bound to find something they like. For me personally, Chinese food is king!

First person

400

How many legs does a lobster have?

10

400

My mom went to several different furniture stores to buy a new mattress. She couldn't find one that she liked, so she eventually decided to just check Meijer. That place usually has the best deals anyways.

Q: What word above is a proper noun?

Meijer

400

Getting a flu shot might not be a fun experience, but it will inhibit the germ's ability to make you super sick.

Stop, block or limit. Slow down.

500

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. 

To start something, to pick a fight or an argument

500

"Why don't you just ask her!?" Anthony said, hoping to provide some much-needed encouragement. The Winter Formal was one week away, and Todd was feeling very nervous about asking his friend, Clare, to the dance! What if I make things awkward? he thought to himself. 

Third person omniscient.

500

Which of the big cats is the largest?

Tiger

500

To perform well on the test tomorrow, I would strongly implore you to spend time studying tonight!

Verb

500

Mr. Money Bags was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

A big amount of variety.