Using Context Clues
Cade helped his cousin transfer his belongings to his new house. What does transfer mean?
move from one place to another
I viewed the show on the television. Provide a synonym for the word "viewed".
Watched
She had to complete the assignment at a rapid pace to get it turned in on time. Provide an antonym for the word "rapid".
slow
What is the prefix/suffix in "antibacterial". What does the prefix/suffix mean? What does the whole word mean?
Prefix= anti
Anti= opposite/against
Antibacterial= against bacteria
You share a drawing with your friend, and admit you are nervous about whether it’s good enough to submit to the school art show. Your friend carefully examines the drawing, points to a specific area, and says, "The colors you chose here are amazing. But if you thickened the outline on the figures, they would really pop and stand out more on the canvas. It's really good; you should definitely submit it."
True friend- giving you advice to make your drawing better
It made me feel envious when Mia wore the exact dress I'd wanted. What does envious mean?
feeling or showing envy; jealous
The teacher had to instruct the student on how to do the math problem. Provide a synonym for the word "instruct".
Teach
The woman never leaves the house without her purse. Provide an antonym for the word "never".
Always
What is the prefix/suffix in the word erasable? What does the prefix/suffix mean? What does the word mean?
Suffix= able
Able= able to
Erasable= able to be erased
You just started eating lunch with a new group of classmates who share an interest in writing. When your original friend, Jamie, finds out, Jamie confronts you during passing period and says, "I saw you with those new kids. Why are you suddenly ditching me? You know I hate eating alone. If you hang out with them again, you're obviously telling me our friendship doesn't matter, and I won't save you a seat anymore."
Manipulative
I knew I was in trouble when I heard my mom bellow my name. What does bellow mean?
Yell, roar
It is very rare to see a Racoon in the middle of the day. What is a synonym for "rare"?
uncommon
She wore a plain shirt for picture day. Provide an antonym for the word "plain".
Fancy
What is the prefix/suffix in the word submerge? What does the prefix/suffix mean? What does the whole word mean?
Prefix= sub
Sub= below
Submerge= go under, usually in water
You tell your friend, Leo, something private that they specifically ask him not to share with anyone. The next day, when a third student, Chloe, starts asking Leo questions about the secret topic, Leo says, "Hey, I know what you're trying to do. That's private information, and it's not mine to share. You need to ask ___ directly."
True friend- not sharing your private information
The cat hadn't eaten in 2 days. He was feeling extremely ravenous. What does ravenous mean?
very hungry
She kept the necklace safe within the jewelry box. Provide a synonym for the word "within".
Inside
After talking with the principal, the decided that the boy was guilty. Provide an antonym for the word "guilty".
Innocent
What is the prefix/suffix in the word careless? What does the prefix/suffix mean? What does the whole word mean?
Less= without
Careless= without care
You and your friend Jess are late to class because Jess insisted on stopping at her locker first, which was far out of the way. When the teacher asks why they are tardy, Jess immediately blurts out, "It's my fault, but __ got me talking about something dumb in the hallway, and we just lost track of time." Later, Jess tells you, "I covered for you; you owe me one for that."
Manipulative
I felt remorse for stealing the money. I knew it wasn't the right thing to do. What does remorse mean?
regret, guilt
The described the comedian as being very dull. Provide a synonym for the word "dull".
Boring
She enjoys being her friend because she thinks she is very genuine. Provide an antonym for the word "genuine".
Fake
What is the prefix/suffix in the word multimillionaire? What does the prefix/suffix mean? What does the whole word mean?
Prefix= multi
Multi=many
Multimillionaire= has many millions of dollars
You are trying out a brand new, very complicated video game for the first time and is clearly struggling, failing the first several levels. Your friend, Jordan, watches you play for a few minutes and says enthusiastically, "Wow, you are so much better than I was when I first started! You are a natural at this, seriously. Hey, can I borrow your math notes from yesterday? I totally missed that lecture."
Teasing/manipulative