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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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