Context Clues Q1 Week 2

What does the word begged most likely mean in the sentence below?

The dog begged for the bone.

• to stop looking for it

• to plead for it

• ate it

• took it from someone

What does the word poisonous most likely mean in the sentence below?

The spider that bit you could have been poisonous.

• Something really dark

• Something very fast

• Something that tastes funny

• Something that could possibly make you die

What does the word panicked most likely mean in the sentence below?

The girls panicked once the roller coaster began.

• Became very sick

• Became tired

• Became very frightened

• Became excited

What does the word relieved most likely mean in the sentence below?

My parents were relieved when I finally got home safely after riding my bike with a friend.

• thankful

• angry

• joking

• unhappy

What does the word squinted most likely mean in the sentence below?

The lifeguard squinted at the sun because he did not have his sunglasses.

• to open one's eyes

• to narrow one's eyes

• to completely close one's eyes

• to cover one's eyes

What does the word crumpled most likely mean in the sentence below?

All of the dirty clothes were crumpled in a heap on the floor.

• Something round

• Something scattered all around

• Something all crinkled

• Something in order

What does the word noticed most likely mean in the sentence below?

The police officer noticed that the robber left behind a jacket at the crime scene.

• Hurried to do something

• Saw something

• Stopped something

• Warned someone of something

What does the word mumbled most likely mean in the sentence below?

The little boy mumbled the answer so softly that his mom could not understand what he said.

• Spoke loudly

• Laughed when he spoke

• Spoke while he was crying

• Spoke lightly under his breath

What does the word ingredients most likely mean as it is used in the sentence below? Look for context clues.

Sugar, flour, eggs, and cocoa are some ingredients that are needed to make brownies.

• Things that are in all foods

• Things needed to make a type of food

• Things that you can not eat

• Things that are eaten

What does the word pretending most likely mean as it is used in the sentence below? Look for context clues.

The children were pretending to be super heroes while they were playing hide and seek.

• To try and be someone or something else

• To try to be an adult

• To laugh about something

• To try your best at doing something