Charlotte's Web Ch. 5-8 Context Clues

What can you infer about the word examined in the sentence?

He examined the window ledge, stared up at the ceiling. But he saw nothing new.

• to search

• to find something

• to look

• to read

What do you think the word furiously means in the following sentence?

The fly was batting its wings furiously, trying to break loose and free itself.

• extremely fast

• in slow motion

• up and down

• quietly

What can you infer the meaning of cramped is in the following sentence?

She knew that they were in a desperately cramped position inside the shell and were more anxious to break through and get out.

• lots of room to move

• upside down

• squished

• breaking out

What do you think the word conspiracy means in the following sentence?

There's a regular conspiracy around here to kill you at Christmastime. Everybody is in the plot-

• a meeting

• to hunt

• a story

• a plan

What can you infer the meaning of gratified is in the following sentence?

"I am sure that every one of us here in the barn cellar will be gratified to learn that after four weeks of unremitting effort and patience on the part of the goose, she now has something to show for it."

• happy

• sad

• angry

• disappointed