Context Clues
Nariah was so parched that she drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Parched means... (A) hungry (B) thirsty
(B) thirsty
I am part of your eye but is also a student, like you. I am a _____.
pupil
Skye's eyes are very heavy. She had been studying all night and didn't get enough sleep. She is feeling...
tired/sleepy
The sub left a note for Mrs. Short when she returned to school. Mrs. Short was so impressed with her students. What will Mrs. Short most likely do? (A) give the students extra time on Minecraft (B) make them work quietly (C) give them extra Math problems for homework
(A) give the students extra time on Minecraft
I have sand, water, and swimsuits. I am...
beach
Damarian but on a heavy coat, a wool scarf, several pairs of socks inside his boots, and fur-lined gloves to protect himself against the frigid weather. Frigid means... (A) warm (B) cold (C) hot
(B) cold
I'm full of holes, yet I am full of water. (I am also a character on a kid's TV show). I am...
Joseph is very quiet in class. Whenever the teacher calls on him, his face turns red and he looks away. Shawn feels...
embarassed
Carson loves to read. In fact, he has his own "library" at home. When the school's book fair opened, what will he do? (A) wait until he gets home to read (B) ask his teacher if he go (C) nothing
(B) ask his teacher if he go
I have turkey, the Mayflower, parades, football and fall on a Thursday. I am _____.
Thanksgiving
The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Saturated means... (A) dry (B) wet (C) mosit
(B) wet
I go up and down but with a string, of course. (Kids and even grown-ups play with me as a toy.) I am a _____.
yo-yo
Carolyn is the lead singer in the school choir. She is the leader in her dance group. She is an excellent piano player and is in the school play. A word to describe Carolyn is...
talented/gifted
Cameron was so excited when he looked around and saw all of the balloons, the cake, and the presents. What can you conclude about Cameron? (A) it's Christmas (B) he is going to school (C) it's his dog's birthday
(C) it's his dog's birthday
I have food, tables, and waiters/waitresses. I am...
restaurant
Ethan tried to persuade her to go the party, but he just couldn't talk her into it. Persuade means... (A) explain (B) question (C) convince
(C) convince
Water may put me out, but I am still red and too hot to touch, unless you want to get burned. I am _____.
fire
Jordan had to make a speech in front of the class. Before the speech, he was pacing back and forth and his palms were sweaty. He was feeling...
nervous
Emir did not want to talk to anyone after the teacher passed out the report cards, not even Avery. He threw it away in the trash can at the end of the day. His grades were probably _____. (A) excellent (B) ok (C) bad
(C) bad
I have doctors, nurses, and patients. I am...
hospital
Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. illuminate means... (A) light up (B) dim (C) cut off
(A) light up
I like to measure and am known for having straight lines (and usually come with an inch). I am a _____.
ruler
Makhi loves to live life on the edge. He climbs mountains, races cars, and wrestles alligators. A word to describe Makhi is...
adventurous/athletic/daredevil
When Mrs. Short says, "Let's go outside, class." D'Khi says, "Can I go to the media center instead?" Another time, when Mrs. Short takes her class outside, D'Khi says, "Can I go to the STEAM lab instead?" What can we best infer about D'Khi? (A) He likes the indoors. (B) He likes the outdoors. (C) He loves football.
(A) He likes the indoors.
I have tickets, a large screen, and popcorn. I am...
movie theater