ELA Context Clues

Felix wondered if he was a COWARD for running away from the tiny barking Chihuahua.

What does the word in all caps mean in this sentence?

• a. Someone who is afraid, or not courageous

• b. Someone who does not like dogs

• c. Someone who enjoys running

• d. Someone who hates loud sounds

When the grumpy old man saw the puppies playing in the pet store, he let a rare smile cross his face.

What does the word RARE mean in this sentence?

• a. Really old

• b. Brand-new

• c. Not common

• d. related to animals

Jimmy knew that if he weren't home before the streetlights came on a dusk, he would be in big trouble. So he ran as fast as his legs could carry him.

You can tell that dusk happens when_________.

• a. day turns into night

• b. night turns to day

• c. You wake up in the morning

• d. you can no longer run fast.

• Y

Mr. Benard loves going to the park nd spending time with his old army comrades.

In this sentence comrades are:

• a. Family

• b. Strangers

• c. bosses

• d. friends

The Ballet dancers moved gracefully across the stage in perfect step with each other.

In this sentence, gracefully means________

• a. Smoothly

• b. Clumdily

• c. Quickly

• d. happily

Pattie Jo says she will never go on a boat again. The last time she went, her face turned green, and she felt QUEASY during the whole trip!

What does the word in all capitals mean?

• a. Tired

• b. Calm

• c. Safe

• d. Sick