Contextual Clues

The students were very fond of the gentle guide dog that visited the classroom.

• have a liking for

• being scared of

• feeling bored

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The twin girls were identical, with the same height, hair color and eye color.

• looking closely

• acting like someone

• exactly the same

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

After attending extra sessions and spending more time studying, Derek’s test scores began to improve.

• get better

• make money

• worsen

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

After a long night of studying, Lena stumbled out of bed sleepily and grumbled about her upcoming maths test to her mum.

• sing happily

• complained and murmured

• talk nonstop

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

Jamie was impressed with the bargain he got on his new television after he found two coupons and paid less than half of the original price.

• small gift

• sick to your stomach

• surprisingly cheap price

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

During spring, Lisa got a temporary job at the local flower shop when many people were buying gardening equipment to replant their gardens.

• lasting for a short time

• permanent

• night-time

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Her favourite leisure activities are painting, reading and riding her bike.

• exercise

• responsibilities

• free-time

1. Some owls have lifelong mates, but most keep to themselves and lead __________lives.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

There are a ___________ number of owl species living everywhere on Earth except Antarctica.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Some owls have the __________ ability to pluck a fish from a lake in the blink of an eye.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4