Context Clue Detective
Jayden was famished after basketball practice, so he ate two sandwiches, an apple, and a granola bar.
Very hungry
What word describes someone who tells the truth and can be trusted?
honest
"She don't like getting up early."
She doesn't like getting up early.
"The movie was funny."
The movie was hilarious/amusing.
Malik walks into school carrying an umbrella. His sneakers and jacket are wet.
What can you infer?
It is probably raining outside.
Unlike his outgoing brother, Mateo is reserved and rarely speaks when meeting new people.
quiet or shy
Give a word meaning "very tired."
exhausted, drained, fatigued
"Yesterday, we go to the store after school."
Yesterday, we went to the store after school.
Jordan was angry when he realized someone had taken his seat
Jordan was annoyed/upset/frustrated.
Sofia looks at the clock and quickly puts her laptop into her backpack. She says, "My bus comes in three minutes!" and runs toward the door.
What can you infer?
She is worried about missing her bus.
The teacher asked Maya to clarify her answer because the class didn't understand what she meant.
short or not lasting very long
What word describes someone who continues trying even when something is difficult?
persistent or determined
"Me and my friend was waiting for the bus."
My friend and I were waiting for the bus.
"The teacher told us the assignment was difficult."
he teacher told us the assignment was challenging/hard.
Tyler walks into class and sees everyone turning in an assignment. He suddenly freezes and starts searching through his backpack.
What is Tyler probably thinking?
He probably forgot the assignment or forgot that it was due.
The principal's announcement was brief. It lasted less than a minute before students returned to class.
short or not lasting very long
Your friend isn't sure whether to take an art class or a technology class. What word describes the process of carefully considering the choices before deciding?
evaluating, considering, or weighing your options
"There was too many people at the basketball game."
There were too many people at the basketball game.
"I was nervous before giving my presentation."
I felt anxious before presenting to the class.
Your friend responds to your text with only "fine." Normally, they send long responses and emojis. When you see them later, they're unusually quiet.
What might you infer? What evidence supports your inference?
The friend may be upset, annoyed, or having a bad day. Evidence includes the unusually short text response and being quieter than usual.
Although everyone else was worried about the difficult exam, Ava remained composed, calmly reviewing her notes before class.
calm and in control of your emotions
What word describes a person who can adjust successfully when plans or circumstances suddenly change
adaptable or flexible
"If I would have known about the assignment, I would of finished it."
If I had known about the assignment, I would have finished it.
"The coach was disappointed because the team wasn't putting in enough effort."
The coach was frustrated because the players weren't trying hard enough.
Lena studied for weeks for an important test. When the teacher handed the tests back, Lena stared at her paper, sighed, and immediately put it face-down on her desk.
What can you infer, and what clues led you to your answer?
Lena probably received a lower score than she expected and feels disappointed. Clues include her sighing and immediately turning the test face-down.