Idioms
Multiple Meaning Words
Context clues
Inferencing
100

What does "Sick as a Dog" mean?

Extremely sick.

100

What are two definitions for the word "Leaves"?

To walk out of a room or situation.

Part of a plant or tree that changes in the fall.

100

Sumatran rhinos are the smallest rhinos in their species. What does "SPECIES" mean?

group of related animals

100

The doctor tells you to stay home. Your throat hurts. Your mom brings you soup to eat. What is happening?

You are sick.

200

What does "Piece of Cake" mean?

Easy to do.

200

What are two definitions for the word "Second?"

A unit of time.

The place after first.

200

Sumatran rhinos are almost extinct because their habitats are being destroyed. What does EXTINCT mean?

not alive anymore (species does not exist)

200

Frank was all set, he had his pencils, notebooks, and new book bag. He walked through the doors and saw all of his old friends. He waved to the familiar faces as he walked down the new hall way.

Where is Frank?

First day of School 

300

What does "through thick and thin" mean?

To be loyal no matter what

300

What are two definitions for the word "Bark?"

Sound a dog or seal makes.

Outer covering of a tree. 

300

Sumatran rhinos live on the beautiful terrain of the Indonesian Islands. What does TERRAIN mean?

land

300

Mary had to make sure she put her helmet on before she stepped outside. She looked around and saw the beautiful stars and universe in her surroundings.  She stepped outside and felt like she was flying. Mary ran to the crater and hid from her friend Max. They played tag the rest of the afternoon.

Where is Mary?

Outerspace

400

What does "That ball is in your court" mean?

It is up to you

400

What are two definitions of the word "Bat?"

Animal with wings.

Instrument for playing baseball. 

400

I tried to evade my mom's questions about where I was last night, but she was persistent. What does "evade" mean?

avoid, dodge, escape

400

Cheering is going on. Bright flashes of light went off in the sky. There is a lot of people outside wearing red, white and blue. What is happening?

Families were celebrating the 4th of July

500

What does "Kill two birds with one stone" mean?

To solve two problems, at one time, with one action.
500

What are two definitions for the word "Fall?"

To go from standing to being on the ground.

A season that occurs after summer. 

500

I tried to evade my mom's questions about where I was last night, but she was persistent. What does "persistent" mean?

ongoing, continuing 

500

Before I went outside, I made sure I had my jacket, scarf and gloves. I was meeting my friends to go sledding. I can't wait to come home later and have hot chocolate.

What season is it?

Winter