Unfamiliar Words

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

When Linda returned to the car with her snorkel and mask, Sue glanced up at the sky and saw the clouds growing dark.

• ignored

• talked

• brushed

• looked quickly

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

Just then, they heard thunder rumble in the distance. Moments later, drops of rain fell on the car’s windshield.

• roar

• speak

• think

• rain

Use context clues to figure out what the word in blue means:

The new student on our kickball team is a novice because they are just learning to play.

• skilled

• teacher

• energetic

• beginner

Use context clues to figure out what the word in blue means:

I fell and injured my leg outside.

• Ran

• Hurt

• Jumped

• Fixed

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from the bad guy.

• hat

• gun

• jewlrey

• book

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

The man was sent to the penitentiary for stealing cars.

• paradise

• school

• hotel

• prison

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a perfect score on all of his homework and test in school.

• brain

• idiot

• inability

• Smart person

Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:

The glass plate shattered when it fell to the ground.

• Made a loud noise

• break into pieces

• bouncing

• remain whole

• one
• two
• three
• four

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A