Context Clues 2

The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its mouth.

Definition of dove:

• gently enter water

• to plunge head first into water

• flew fast over the water

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to the summit in a record time.

Definition of navigation:

• thinking about something

• the act of setting a course for a trip

• taking photos

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Expansion of the outer fence meant that more of the protected swamp would be protected from trespassers.

Definition of Expansion:

• something made larger

• something made smaller

• something purchased by someone else

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In order to establish an environment of trust in our classroom, we need to show respect to each other.

Definition of environment:

• the things and conditions that are all around me

• a place for storing things

• where you can hide things

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Due to the huge demand, tickets will be allocated using a lottery system.

Definition of allocated:

• destroyed

• assigned or set aside

• given away for free

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

• shocked

• not surprised

• bored

• interested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

• vote

• understand

• approve

• discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

• frozen

• sweet

• colorful

• healthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

• eager

• unwilling

• fearful

• afraid

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

• chaos

• calm

• shouting

• quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B