Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 5 • Context Clues

She expressed doubt about the accuracy of the report.

 

What does the word 'doubt' mean?

• To be unsure or uncertain about something

• The period when a king or queen rules

• A gas that helps us breathe

• To think or believe that something will happen

He put a collar on his dog before going for a walk.

 

What does the word 'collar' mean?

• A precious gem formed inside an oyster

• A sandy, dry area with little water

• Facts or knowledge about something

• A band of fabric around your neck

The children burst into loud laughter as they enjoyed the amusement park rides.

 

What does the word 'amusement' mean?

• A gas that helps us breathe

• To think or believe that something will happen

• The period when a king or queen rules

• Fun or enjoyment from an activity

They fought valiantly in battle.

 

What does the word 'fought' mean?

• To wake up or become conscious

• A place to park your car

• Engaged in a physical battle or conflict

• A device that plays music and news

The explorers ventured into the dense jungle, surrounded by towering trees and mysterious creatures.

 

What does the word 'jungle' mean?

• The period when a king or queen rules

• A thick, wild, and dense forest

• Facts or knowledge about something

• Not paying attention or being careful

She used the sharp knives to slice the vegetables for dinner.

 

What does the word 'knives' mean?

• The period when a king or queen rules

• Sharp tools used for cutting food

• A gas that helps us breathe

• A period of 100 years

The queen's reign has lasted for over 50 years.

 

What does the word 'reign' mean?

• A band of fabric around your neck

• The period when a king or queen rules

• A period of 100 years

• Engaged in a physical battle or conflict

She spoke into the microphone, amplifying her voice for the audience.

 

What does the word 'microphone' mean?

• A device that plays music and news

• A device that makes your voice louder

• Not paying attention or being careful

• To put something underground or cover completely

I enjoy listening to the radio on my way to work.

 

What does the word 'radio' mean?

• A sandy, dry area with little water

• A device that plays music and news

• A device that makes your voice louder

• The period when a king or queen rules

I expect him to arrive on time for the meeting.

 

What does the word 'expect' mean?

• A gas that helps us breathe

• To put something underground or cover completely

• The period when a king or queen rules

• To think or believe that something will happen