What's the Context Clue?
The boy was elated when he won the spelling bee. What does "elated" mean?
Very happy or joyful.
The store’s shelves were empty, and people were rushing with full carts. What can you infer?
There may be a sale or people are preparing for an emergency or event.
What is the prefix in the word disagree? What does it mean?
Prefix: dis-; it means “not” or “opposite of”
What are the FANBOYS used for in a sentence?
They are coordinating conjunctions used to join words, phrases, or independent clauses
What does benevolent mean using context clues: “The benevolent woman donated coats to the homeless.”
Kind and generous.
The ominous cloud suggested a storm was coming. What does "ominous" mean?
Threatening or indicating something bad is going to happen
The teacher raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms while looking at the clock. What can you infer?
She’s annoyed or waiting for someone who’s late.
What does the root “bio” mean in biology?
Life
Combine these sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: “He was tired. He finished his homework.”
He was tired, but he finished his homework.
Make an inference: “The lights were off, and there was no one in the parking lot.” Where might you be?
A closed school/store/building.
She was known for her generosity; she always shared her snacks. What does "generosity" mean?
Willingness to give or share.
The teacher paused and gave Daniel a long stare after he whispered something. What can you infer about Daniel?
He was talking when he wasn’t supposed to or said something inappropriate
What is the suffix in careless? How does it change the meaning?
Suffix: -less; it means “without,” so “careless” = without care
Write your own sentence using the FANBOYS word so to show a cause and effect.
Example: “It started raining, so we went inside.”)
What’s the root word in transportation?
port (meaning to carry)
Despite the turmoil, she stayed calm and focused. What does "turmoil" mean?
A state of confusion or disorder
The cafeteria was silent, and everyone stared at one student. What can you infer might’ve just happened?
The student did something surprising, embarrassing, or disruptive.
Break down the word unpredictable into prefix, root, and suffix.
Prefix: un-; Root: predict; Suffix: -able
Identify the FANBOYS word: “You can order pizza, or you can get a burger.”
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Combine the two sentences using a FANBOYS word: “It was raining. We played soccer anyway.”
It was raining, but we played soccer anyway.
The innovative invention changed the way people communicated. What does "innovative" mean?
New and creative; original
Jessica stared at her empty plate while everyone else was eating. What can you infer she might be feeling?
Left out, hungry, or disappointed
What does the root “struct” mean in construction and instruct?
To build
Make a complex sentence using any FANBOYS conjunction about something that happened at a museum.
Example: We wanted to see the dinosaur exhibit, but it was already closed for the day.
Break down the word irresponsible into its prefix and root. What does it mean?
Prefix: ir-; Root: responsible; it means “not responsible”