3.2.21 exit ticket - context clues

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

What does commence mean?

• to end

• to command

• to cause a delay

• to start or begin

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

What does sweltering mean?

• rainy

• windy

• stormy

• very hot

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

What does parched mean?

• thirsty

• full

• hungry

• happy

The vigilant guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

What does vigilant mean?

• sick

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

The rabbit managed to evade the fox by hiding in a hole.

What does evade mean?

• entertain

• tempt

• startle

• escape