Context Clues Grade 1

Read each sentence carefully and choose the best answer based on the context clues provided in the story.

Lily noticed a beam of light shining through the trees. The word "beam" most likely means:

• a) a large tree

• b) a ray of light

• c) a forest path

Lily followed the glow and discovered a hidden clearing bathed in a soft, golden light.

The word "bathed" suggests that the clearing was:

• a) covered in water

• b) surrounded by trees

• c) filled with a warm, glowing light

Lily found a sign that said, "Follow the glow to find the magical light."

What do the words "Follow the glow" most likely mean?

• a) Go in the opposite direction

• b) Stay where you are

• c) Move towards the shining light

Lily remembered her phonics lesson about words with the long "i" sound, such as "light" and "bright."

What does the phrase "phonics lesson" mean?

• a) A lesson about reading and sounds

• b) A lesson about shapes and colors

• c) A lesson about Math

Lily cast the healing light onto Iris's wing, and a warm, comforting glow enveloped the fairy.

What does the word "enveloped" suggest?

• a) The fairy's wing was harmed

• b) The fairy's wing was surrounded and covered

• c) The fairy's wing disappeared