Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Grade 6 • Context Clues

She filled up the car's tank with a gallon of gas.

 

What does the word 'gallon' mean?

• A unit of measurement for liquids

• The top number in a fraction

• A job or profession that someone has

• Bags or suitcases used for carrying belongings

She dedicated her entire life to pursuing her successful career in medicine.

 

What does the word 'career' mean?

• A job or profession that someone has

• Two equal parts of a whole

• Information or understanding about something

• Related to one's individual life or self

She bought two loaves of bread from the bakery.

 

What does the word 'loaves' mean?

• A place where food and supplies are stored

• A dried grape that you can eat

• A job or profession that someone has

• Pieces of bread or baked goods

She used a diagram to explain the complex process.

 

What does the word 'diagram' mean?

• Not telling the truth, being dishonest

• Being careful to avoid danger or trouble

• A picture that shows information or ideas

• Without any doubt

She wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.

 

What does the word 'forehead' mean?

• The remains of ancient plants or animals

• The part of your face above your eyebrows

• A place where food and supplies are stored

• A type of church building with a special design

She shared a thousand reasons why she loved him.

 

What does the word 'thousand' mean?

• A device that measures wind speed

• A soft, absorbent cleaning tool

• A number that is equal to 1,000

• A unit of measurement for liquids

She displayed remarkable ability in solving complex problems.

 

What does the word 'ability' mean?

• A type of cheese

• The power or skill to do something

• Completely silly or ridiculous

• To successfully reach a goal or accomplishment

The importance of education cannot be overstated.

 

What does the word 'importance' mean?

• Feeling better after something difficult ends

• Obvious or very noticeable without explanation

• How much something or someone matters

• A type of pleasant-smelling liquid for applying on the body

The lawyer presented a strong case in court.

 

What does the word 'lawyer' mean?

• Feeling better after something difficult ends

• A person who helps with legal problems

• The distance from the center to the outer edge

• A sweet, sticky candy made from sugar

The hyena prowled the savannah, its eerie laughter echoing through the night.

 

What does the word 'hyena' mean?

• Not straight or at a right angle

• The voice box in your throat

• A large and important church building

• A wild animal that laughs and hunts