Context Clues Game 7

Sometimes dogs bite people that they do not know. I see signs that say “Beware”. That is when I do not go near the dog. I stay away.

The underlined word (beware) in the passage means:

• pet

• watch out for

• catch

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Do you read a lot? Do you listen to the news? You will know many things about the world around you if you do. Reading and listening informs people. It lets them know what is new.

The underlined word (informs) in the passage means:

• brings

• sends

• tells

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Some things are hard to express. I want to tell you how I feel. Sometimes I cannot find the right words. It is hard to talk about feelings.

The underlined word (express) in the passage means:

• say

• write

• give

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

We waited to board the boat. Everybody wanted to get started. The boat would take us to visit beautiful places.

The underlined word (board) in the passage means:

• get under

• get off

• get on

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Here comes Harry. He is running. His coat is open. His hair is flying. His shoes are not tide. Nothing looks right when he rushes.

The underlined word (rushes) in the passage means:

• walks

• tries

• hurries

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

My mom and I washed the car this morning. Mom put soap on it. I splashed the water on. The car was glossy when we got done.

The underlined word (glossy) in the passage means:

• sticky

• shiny

• strong

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

I walked in. I saw balloons everywhere. Boxes were covered with pretty paper. The cake was on the table. My name was on it. My friends were all there. It was a surprise _________.

The word that best fits the blank space is:

• candy

• presents

• party

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

I like to play with invisible ink. I write notes and letters with it. I give them to my friends. They say there is nothing in the paper, but there is!

The underlined word (invisible) in the passage means:

• something easy to read

• something you cannot see

• something to eat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Susan and Judy went to a play. Their tickets said, “ADMIT ONE”. They came to the door. A ticket taker took their tickets. He opened the door and let them in.

The underlined word (admit) in the passage means:

• let in

• keep out

• tie up

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Ray and Lottie like to run fast. They also play ball together. They like lots of action. They move around a lot. Their bodies will grow strong.

The underlined word (action) in the passage means:

• holding hands

• standing still

• moving around

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C