Context Clues
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
Light up
Pencil
Long
yellow (or any color)
made of wood
you use it to write with
school supply
Sammy was so excited to go to the beach that he didn't even wait for his mom to finish putting the sunscreen on him. He raced across the sand, smashing through a sand castle. Then he leaped and landed in the salty water.
Where is Sammy swimming?
When mom found out I didn't do my chores all week, she was furious!
What is a synonym for FURIOUS?
Angry, mad
What is an antonym for the word SAD?
The secret files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
Secret
Cookie
Round
Sweet
Food
You eat it
Kind (chocolate, peanut butter, etc)
My shell on the outside is hard and white. You have to crack me open. I come from chickens.
What am I?
An Egg
If I do my chores all month, my mom will increase my allowance.
What is a synonym for increase?
raise
mean, unkind
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
Hates, loathes, dislikes
Desk
Furniture
School item
Sit at it
For doing work
Made of wood or metal
I am very cold. I'm kept in the freezer. People put me in their drinks to keep them cold.
What am I?
Ice
My teacher told me there were 3 errors on my test.
What is a synonym for error?
Mistake
What is an antonym for the word STRONG
weak
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
Very wet
Jeans
Clothing
Made of denim
Can be blue (or any color)
Wear on legs
Long
Maxwell was bored standing in the same position for such a long time. Nothing had come his way. He was standing there waiting for three outs. Suddenly he saw it hurtling through the sky toward him. He raised his left hand and caught it! The crowd cheered as he raced to the dugout.
What activity is Maxwell participating in?
Baseball
This room is so chilly. I think I need a sweater.
What is a synonym for chilly?
Cold, freezing
What is an antonym for the word UGLY?
Beautiful, lovely, gorgeous, pretty
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
Changes
Flower
Beautiful
Scented
Plant
Outside
Something that grows
I am a musical instrument. I can play different chords. I come in different sizes. I have black and white keys.
What instrument am I?
Piano
My boss is coming to observe me doing my job today.
What is a synonym for observe?
watch
What is an antonym for the word TRUE?