Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 6 • Context Clues

The electrical circuit in the house was faulty and caused the lights to flicker.

 

What does the word 'circuit' mean?

• A person who finds out information about something

• Type of cheese that is yellow and rich

• A closed path for electric current

• Type of insect that makes loud noises

The investigator diligently gathered evidence to solve the mysterious crime.

 

What does the word 'investigator' mean?

• A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment

• Very obvious or easily seen

• A person who finds out information about something

• A small, furry, marsupial animal with a pouch

The patient was referred to a specialist for further evaluation.

 

What does the word 'referred' mean?

• Not completely certain or trustworthy

• Something that is needed or necessary

• When you mention something or someone

• A special cleaner that kills germs and bacteria

The blatant disregard for the rules was evident in his actions.

 

What does the word 'blatant' mean?

• The broken and ruined pieces after an accident

• A large church with a special design

• The number on top in a fraction

• Very obvious or easily seen

The firefighters worked tirelessly to clear away the wreckage after the car accident.

 

What does the word 'wreckage' mean?

• A person who finds out information about something

• The number on top in a fraction

• The broken and ruined pieces after an accident

• When you mention something or someone

The numerator represents the top number in a fraction.

 

What does the word 'numerator' mean?

• Very obvious or easily seen

• A large church with a special design

• The number on top in a fraction

• How traits are passed down from parents

The evidence presented was highly questionable and raised doubts about the truth of the claim.

 

What does the word 'questionable' mean?

• Something that is needed or necessary

• Not telling the truth on purpose

• Not completely certain or trustworthy

• How traits are passed down from parents

I spotted a katydid perched on a leaf during my nature hike.

 

What does the word 'katydid' mean?

• A closed path for electric current

• Type of insect that makes loud noises

• A person who finds out information about something

• A large and important Christian church

The penguin waddled across the snowy landscape.

 

What does the word 'penguin' mean?

• Not telling the truth on purpose

• A type of bird that cannot fly

• How traits are passed down from parents

• A person who finds out information about something

Don't be surprised if you spot an opossum hiding in your backyard at night.

 

What does the word 'opossum' mean?

• A small, furry, marsupial animal with a pouch

• A large and important Christian church

• Type of cheese that is yellow and rich

• A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment