A Telephone-Mix Up Context Clues

Rosa's family celebrated a decade of living together.

What is the best definition of decade?

• 10 years

• several years

• a long time

• years

Two police officers were directing traffic.

Which is the best definition for directing?

• shouting

• be in control

• be in charge of

• Instructing

I think the Golden Gate bridge is an amazing example of engineering.

What is the best definition of engineering?

• Designing

• Constructing

• Manufacturing

• building

The gleaming sun warmed the swimmers at the park.

What is the best definition of gleaming?

• Dull

• Shining

• Sparkling

• Flickering

They used binoculars as they scouted the best place to find birds.

What is the best definition of scouted?

• Observed

• Investigated

• searched

• Examined

The kitten wriggled and squirmed in the girl's arms.

What is the best definition of squirmed?

• Wiggled

• Slipped

• Crawled

• Shook

In the early 1900s, the telephone was considered new technology.

What is the best definition of technology?

• A machine that helps to make life easier.

• A system of tools and techniques used to solve problems

• A set of skills used to create products or services

• A form of communication between people and machines

Mrs. Lan likes tinkering with broken bikes.

What is the best definition of tinkering?

• Assembling

• Disassembling

• Fixing

• Customizing