Context Clues
She had light hair, fair skin and blue eyes.
What does the word fair mean?
light-colored
What is the prefix in the word disbelief?
dis-
What is the suffix in the word joyful?
-ful
What is the non-literal meaning of "it's raining cats and dogs?"
It's raining a lot!
Which word has a stronger meaning: hot or scorching?
scorching
Do you ever act like you are someone else?
What does the word act mean?
pretend
What is the prefix in the word inconsiderate?
in-
What is the suffix in the word explosion?
-sion
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Is this sentence literal or non-literal?
Non-literal
Which word has a stronger meaning: hilarious or funny?
hilarious
Please put the flag back in it's stand after we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
What does the word stand mean?
holder
What does the word replay mean?
Play again
What does the word wasteful mean?
Full of waste
What is the non-literal meaning of the phrase, "that basketball team is on fire!"
The team is really good!
Which word has a stronger meaning: adorable or cute?
adorable
The blamp had a shiny red color and a yummy crunch as I bit into it.
What could the made-up word blamp mean?
apple
What does the word undone mean?
Not done
What does the word fearless mean?
Without fear
Sally was sad she had to do the dishes.
Is this sentence literal or non-literal?
Literal
Think of a stronger meaning for the word smart.
clever, bright, talented, quick, learns quickly, etc.
The glunk was really loud and scared my cat when it came closer and sucked up all the dirt in the carpet.
What could the made-up word glunk mean?
What is the root word in the word unbelievable?
believe
What is the root word in the word disinfectant?
infect
What is the non-literal meaning of the phrase, "go out on stage and break a leg!"
Go out on stage and do really great!
Think of a stronger word for bad.
unpleasant, horrifying, terrible, awful, horrendous, etc.