Context Clues
My teacher did not like my essay. I had to revert back to the original version.
Using your context clues, what does revert mean?
Return to
What is a synonym for the word frigid?
Remember: Synonym- a word or phrase that has the same or similar meaning to another word.
Antonym- a word opposite in meaning to another word.
cold, freezing
Michael throwed the ball to Hank.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect - It should be Michael threw the ball to Hank.
"Hi mom, no I’m not on the computer anymore. Yes, I know it’s late; that’s what I’m about to do. I already brushed my teeth and washed my face and I’m going now."
Where is this person going?
to bed
New Jersey experienced the worst thunderstorm in years, with over three inches of rain falling over two hours. Grandma said, "It sure is raining cats and dogs out there!"
What does this mean?
it's raining hard or a lot.
It was a grueling ten hour walk to the nearest rest facility.
Using your context clues, what does grueling mean?
extremely tiring and demanding
Scott was fortunate to get an iPad for his birthday.
What is a synonym for the word fortunate?
lucky
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect, It should be my feet are sore from my new shoes.
"I think Sam is going away this weekend because he wants to try out his birthday present. Yes, he loved it and can’t wait to use it! He loaded up on bait and got the boat ready."
What was Sam’s birthday present?
After working on her curveball all day without much success, Katie wanted to throw in the towel, but she kept practicing for the big game on Friday.
What does throw in the towel mean?
Give up
I felt apprehensive as I walked on stage to sing.
Using your context clues, what do you think apprehensive means?
nervous, anxious
What is an antonym for the word treacherous?
safe
They runs around the field twice.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect, It should be they ran around the field twice.
"Hi honey, what time will you be home? Please don’t forget the gift. Yes I got the candles. He will be so surprised- I can’t believe our baby is now in double digits!"
How many candles will be on the cake?
10
Before his big performance, Maya told her brother, "Break a leg!"
What does this mean?
Good Luck!
The group is scheduled to depart for their flight tomorrow morning at 8:00 am.
Using your context clues, what do you think depart means?
to leave
You must be punctual when going to a concert or you will miss the opening act.
What is an antonym for the word punctual?
late
Ally sang a beautiful song.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Correct
"Hi there, I need to rent one of your items for a birthday party. When you deliver it can you blow it up also? Yes, and the children have to take their shoes off to get in it, right? Ok, great! They will have so much fun in it!"
What am I renting?
a bounce house, inflatable house
Tom heard from his sister that his mom was planning a surprise party for him tomorrow. When he asked his mom about it, she said, "Who let the cat out of the bag?"
What does this mean?
Told a Secret
Using your context clues, what do you think peril means?
Steven was in agony after he slid into first base.
What is a synonym for the word agony?
pain
I seed a baby deer in my yard.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect, It should be I saw a baby deer in my yard.
"Hi mom. Yes, it went fine but Ryan has to stay overnight so they can watch him and give him his medicine. Yes I will stay with him."
Where are they?
hospital
When the class went on a field trip to the art museum, their guide said, "Please don't touch anything on display. It would cost an arm and a leg to replace some of our pieces!"
What does that mean?
very expensive