Context Clues
In the sentence, “The puppy was timid, hiding behind the chair,” what does timid mean?
shy or scared
A paragraph talks about how bees collect nectar, make honey, and live in hives.
What is the main idea?
how do bees live/what bees do
A boy opens the window and fans his face. What can you infer?
he is hot
She draws a picture yesterday.
She drew a picture yesterday.
If a text tells steps to make slime, what is the text structure?
how-to
instructional
“The sky was overcast, so the picnic was postponed.”
What does postponed mean?
delayed or moved to a later time
A passage explains different types of clouds and how they form.
Main idea?
Different kinds of clouds and how they form.
A girl keeps looking at the clock and tapping her pencil. What can you infer?
she is bored, waiting, or impatient
I finished my homework I went outside to play.
I finished my homework, and went outside to play.
A text compares lions and tigers. What text structure is this?
compare and contrast
“The boy admired his sister’s artwork, studying every detail.”
What does admired mean here?
looked at with respect or liking
A text gives three examples of why sleep is important for kids.
Main idea?
the importance of sleep
A student hides their test paper and looks nervous. What can you infer?
they didn't do well or are worried about their score
The group of students (was / were) excited.
was
What is the author’s purpose of an advertisement?
to persuade
“After the long hike, Maya was weary, and her legs felt heavy.”
What does weary mean?
very tired
A passage describes:
– how whales communicate,
– how far they travel,
– and how they care for their young.
What is the main idea?
information about whales
A character says, “No, I don’t need help,” but their voice shakes and they avoid eye contact. What can you infer?
they do need help or are upset
The dogs barks loudly at night.
The dogs bark loudly at night.
A passage describes a tornado and what it looks like.
What text structure is this?
description
“The magician’s trick was perplexing, leaving the crowd whispering and confused.”
What does perplexing mean?
confusing or puzzling
A nonfiction article explains how plastic harms oceans, gives examples of affected animals, and describes what people can do to help.
Main idea?
How plastic pollution affects oceans and what we can do to help.
In a story, a boy rushes home, slams the door, and goes straight to his room without speaking. What can you infer?
He is angry, embarrassed, or upset about something that happened.
Rewrite correctly:
Running down the hall, the backpack fell off.
While he/she was running down the hall, the backpack fell off.
A text explains a problem (plastic waste) and gives solutions (recycling, reducing use).
What structure is it?
problem and solution