Context Clues Extension

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• angry

Some people feel timid on their first day of school, too shy to talk to anyone. Other people feel brave and confident. What does the word timid mean?

• Brave

• Confident

• Shy

• Angry

Earthworms are interesting animals that reside in the soil. What does the word reside mean?

• Live

• Eat

I had to put my _____ on because it was cold outside.

• coat

• swimsuit

• headphones

Molly is novice volleyball player. It is her first day of practice. Novice means:

• beginner

• skilled

• professional

The gorilla is often gentle. But it can also be ferocious.

• kind

• peaceful

• violent

When Tommy saw a fish at the end of his line, he cheered and smiled, because he was so elated.

• serious

• disappointed

• happy

Firework on the 4th July give off a beautiful glimmer in the sky.

• glow

• dull

• look

The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.

• pounds

• grow

• fall over

When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows.

• start

• put out

• call