Context Clues - Exit Ticket

Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.

What does the word precipitation mean?

• fertilizer

• planting

• rain

Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it.

What does the word gist mean?

• humor

• main point

• notes

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.

What does the word forage mean?

• come out at

• sleep

• search

• eat

My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves cookies.

What does the word loathes mean?

• dislikes intensly

• loves

• eats eagerly

• prepares and cooks

The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that have unique designs.

What does the word cutlery mean?

• spices and seasonings

• cleaning products

• silverware; serving utensils

• stores

Jennifer had a scowl on her face. She was unhappy about her grades.

What does scowl mean?

• grin

• smile

• frown

• stare

I donated books to the shelter that I no longer wanted. I hope the books I gave will go to someone who will enjoy them. What does donate mean?

• read

• sale

• dump

• give

Ivan is a wonderful piano player. But Jerri is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.

What does the word versatile mean?

• talented

• show-off

• ungifted

• many abilities

We thought that the mother would be very distraught at hearing of her husband's accident; however, she took the news quite calmly.

What does distraught mean?

• tranquil

• angry

• disgusted

• anxious

Learning Target:

I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.

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