Infer
He would take his sled to the woodshed. There he loaded logs onto the sled. Then he would haul the wood back to the house and bring it in to burn. 1. In this paragraph, the word haul must mean? A. chop. B. pull. C. burn.
B. pull.
When the grapes are ripe, fully grown, workers pick them from the vine. Then the grapes are laid out in California’s dry, sunny air.
In this paragraph, the word ripe means A. wrinkled. B. picked. C. full-grown.
C. full-grown.
Apples all grow on trees, but they are not the same. A Cortland apple is bright red with green stripes, like a zebra. In this paragraph, the word streaks means A. blobs. B. spots. C. lines.
C. lines.
In Plano, Texas, the schools have a mini-zoo. Teachers can borrow pets for the school months. When summer comes, they return the pets to the zoo.
In this paragraph, the word borrow means A. have forever. B. have for awhile. C. pay money for.
B. have for awhile.
Boiled acorns made a light brown, and beets made a bright pink color. The skins from certain onions made an orange-colored dye or color. Once the dyes were ready, people dipped wool or other cloth into them. 1. In this paragraph, the word dyes must mean A. stops living. B. colorings. C. foods
B. colorings.
Most gardeners think of aphids as pests. These insects cause harm to plants by sucking out their juices. In this paragraph the word pests must mean A. troublemakers. B. plants. C. helpers.
A. troublemakers.
Birds called swifts are popular, very well liked, in Thailand. People there welcome the birds into their homes. In one city the birds even live in a hotel. In this paragraph, the word popular means A. disliked. B. useful. C. liked.
C. liked.
Honey had unrolled the toilet paper. It was in shreds. Bits of it were everywhere. It took a long time to clean up Honey’s mess. In this paragraph, the word shreds must mean A. rolls. B. pieces. C. squares.
B. pieces.
Fred had to be alert. A yummy worm might mean a trap. If Fred wasn’t paying attention, he could end up as someone’s supper. He had seen it happen to many careless fish.
In this paragraph, the word alert must mean:
A. watchful. B. careless. C. sleepy
A. watchful.
A dragonfly sheds its skin at night. It takes a few hours lose its skin and for the new adult’s wings to grow strong. In this paragraph, the word sheds means
A. loses. B. grows. C. eats.
A. loses.
Mother turtles lay their eggs in the sand where the eggs will be safe. But mother turtles cover the eggs and leave. When it is time, small turtles hatch from the eggs. They dig their way up and learn to find food on their own. In this paragraph, the word hatch means A. opening on a roof. B. make a plan. C. come out of
C. come out of
We learned about octagons, or 8-sided shapes in math class.
In the paragraph, what does octagon mean? A. math B. sides C. 8 sided shape
C. 8 sided shape
Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means: A. things put down. B. things shot forward. C. things hurt. D. things broken.
Things shot forward
Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
Using the antonym clue, the word anxious in this sentence means: A. forgetful B. worried C. calm D. not worried
B. worried
Even though it was a one-player video game, the boys figured that they each could play if they alternated. If they didn't take turns, one of them wouldn't play.
In the paragraph, what does the word alternate mean?
A. trade B. played. C. grabbed
A. trade
The insidious burglar was able to get into the house to steal the jewelery.
In this sentence, the word insidious means: A. sneaky B. strong C. clumsy D. loud
A. sneaky
Many pioneers rode in a covered wagon, known as a Conestoga wagon, on the westward journey. In the paragraph, what is the meaning of the words Conestoga wagon? A. car B. horse C. covered wagon
C. covered wagon
A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.
Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means:
A. senior citizen B. man C. pilot D. detective
D. Detective
While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and was seen!
Using the antonym clue, the word cautious in this sentence means:
A. careful B. not careful C. risky D. trouble
A. careful
Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.
Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means:
A. proud B. shame C. confident D. happy
B. shame
We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone.
In this sentence, the word ostracize means: A. embrace. B. exclude C. welcome D. include
B. exclude
The process of turning light into energy, called photosynthesis, is the reason most plants need sunlight. In the paragraph, what does the word photosynthesis mean. A. turning light into energy. B. sunlight. C. plants turn into sunlight.
A. turning light into energy.
Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events.
Using the example clue, the word pentathlon in this sentence means:
A. competition with two events. B. competition with eight events. C. competition with ten events. D. competition wit five events.
D competition with five events
Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.
Using the antonym clue, the word gregarious in this sentence means: A. shy B. bashful C. timid D. outgoing
D. Outgoing
His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.
Using the synonym clue, the word rancor in this sentence means:
A. love B. generous C. tolerance D. hatred
d. hatred