Context Clues Task Cards

As used in the story, the word curious means -

• unusual

• interesting

• neat

• exciting

Read the dictionary entry for the word approval... [approval /əˈpro͞ovəl/ noun

1. to give someone consent

2. to find favor

3. to agree

4. believe someone is good] ...

Which meaning best matches the way the word approval is used? 

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

In paragraph 1, what does the word scrutiny mean?

• questions

• observation

• judgement

• description

Which words in the passage help the reader understand the meaning of refreshing?

• into a sweet sleep

• that slumber

• awoke

• strengthened and restored

Which words in the passage help the reader understand the meaning of anxiously?

• so either way I’ll get into the garden

• ‘Which way? Which way?’

• holding her hand

• the top of her head

In the story, the word admired means -

• well-liked

• expensive

• known

• special

Read the dictionary entry for the word alarm... [alarm /əˈlärm/ verb

1. feeling of danger

2. protect with alarm

3. to disturb someone

4. seeing danger] ...

Which meaning best matches the way the word alarm is used in the passage?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Which words in the passage help the reader understand the meaning of honest?

• I shall send

• old minister

• thought the emperor

• He can judge best

As used in the passage, the word avoid means to -

• not meet a person

• keep away from someone

• not go through with something

• to end by law or rule

What does the word perplexed mean?

• very exciting

• not normal

• very confusing

• not sure