Context clues

As I read texts, _____ _____ help me understand new words.

Context clues are familiar words in the sentences and paragraphs near words I may not know.

• TRUE

• FALSE

My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?

• energetic

• happy

• fearful

• none of these

Context clues that readers use to find the meanings of words are:

• Examples

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• All of these

The unity of this group makes me feel happy. The group works as a team. They are always kind and helpful with each person. What does unity mean?

• seperate

• mean

• together

• lost

Mom boiled water while I sat at the table for breakfast. She sprinkled uncooked grits into my bowl. After a few minutes, they softened and were buttery. What are grits?

• corn flakes

• a round white granules made of corn

• cream cheese

• horchata

My mom told me that when she was young, when the phone rang she would run to the kitchen to answer the landline call! It had a long cord so her mom could cook while talking. There were no cell phone back then! What does landline mean?

• a corded phone connection in a wall

• a cell phone

• a walkie talkie

• a cd player

There are many punishments for breaking the rules at home. When I make poor choices, my parents take away my phone, my PS5 and my iPad.

• treats for sharing

• consequences for doing something bad

• both of these

• none of these

He is so hardheaded. He does the opposite of what adults ask him to do. He ignores the rules. He pouts when he must be responsible.

• Rock shaped head

• gentle

• good listener

• stubborn, unwilling to give in

Performers often lip-sync because the echoes in a auditorium can make their song sound different. What is the meaning of lip-sync?

• pretending to sing or speak, mouthing words but no sounds can be heard

• none of these

• both of these

• using a microphone