Context Clues #2

Fred the fish lived in the river. He knew to be alert when people came around. A yummy worm could be a trap, and if he was careless he could end up as someone's lunch.

What is the meaning of the word alert?

• watchful or careful

• sleepy or tired

• careless or clumsy

• slow and steady

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The announcer told the runners to take their places. For a brief moment there was silence. Then he yelled, "Ready, set, go!" The race was on, and the crowd was cheering.

What is the meaning of the word brief?

• rude

• noisy

• short

• long

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Last year Jane fell asleep before the fireworks even started. "You should take a nap this afternoon," suggested her brother. "Then you won't doze off before they begin tonight," he added.

What is the meaning of the word doze?

• fall

• jump

• sleep

• yell

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What happens to unused railroad tracks? There's a program called Rails to Trails where they convert old railroad tracks into trails. Smooth paths are laid down where the tracks used to be.

What is the meaning of the word convert?

• to carry

• to walk along

• to discuss

• to change

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In early America, chairs sometimes had more than one function. For example, a ladder-backed chair could be used to sit on or as a ladder. A rocking chair could also be a baby's cradle.

What is the meaning of the word function?

• cushion to sit on

• furniture

• something old

• use or purpose

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Mr. Green made a sandwich for lunch. He left it on the table while he went to the restroom. When he returned, the sandwich was gone. He knew his dog Pal had seized the sandwich and ran. That bad old dog!

What is the meaning of the word seize?

• grab or take

• sniff or smell

• eat quickly

• leave something alone

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CCSS.L.5.5C