Ch. 14 Vocab Preview- Hoot

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The teacher asked the students to stop bickering over who had the answer correct.

• arguing

• agreeing

• talking calmly

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The boy was preoccupied with thinking about his birthday, and could not keep his mind on his test.

• when you are very focused on what you are doing

• worrying

• when your mind is not on the task at hand

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

After playing soccer in the mud, the girl threw her grimy clothes in the hamper.

• clean

• dirty

• wet

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

We had to temporarily wait to continue on trip while the boat went under the draw bridge

• for the moment

• a long time

• just a second

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The health department came to the restaurant to make sure they were in compliance.

• treating people well

• following the law

• very busy

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The dilapidated house was abandoned, and too dangerous to enter.

• very fancy and decorated

• falling down

• well taken care of

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The student escaped to the sanctuary of the library, rather than listen to all the noise in the lunchroom.

• an unwelcoming place

• a place you don't like to go to

• a safe/calm place

Use context clues to figure out what the underlined word means:

The predator followed the bunny, hoping to get its next meal.

• an animal that hunts other animals

• an animal that is hunted by other animals

• an animal that eats both plants and meat