Context Clues

We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.

• using up

• adding to

• generating

• taking out

Winter had finally ended and it was spring. Abigail was still reluctant to ride her bicycle even though it has been 6 months since she fell while on her bike. She had scraped up her leg pretty bad and told her mom she would never ride a bike again. Today, her friends were getting ready to ride their bikes to the ice cream show and up the road. Abigail wanted to go with them but could not bring herself to get on her bike.  (RL 6.4) What is the best definition of reluctant?

• ready

• unwilling

• eager

• lucky

There was a hiatus in the conversation.  Nobody said anything for a while.  Then Luis said, very softly, “May I make a suggestion?”  (RL 6.4)

• noise

• pause

• smile

• young child

After three long, tiring days, the climbers made it to the top of the very snowy Mount Everest. It was bitterly cold and extremely windy. After taking in the view of the other mountains, and snapping a few pictures, the climbers were ready to go begin their descent. This was the easy part of the journey because the force of gravity would help the climbers down the mountains. (RL 6.4)

 

Using your clues, descent most likely means

• move downwards

• ride up

• keep going

• straight out

It was the first day of school, and we were running late. I frowned as Mom picked up her camera. “Can I please just take one kilofrac?”  (RL 6.4 )

You can infer that a kilofrac is most likely a

• bus

• snack

• note

• picture

Carmen nervously held the letter in her hand.  It was the from Poet’s Corner. She had entered her poem into their contest weeks ago. She wanted to win more than anything. Her heart was beating fast with excitement as she opened the envelope.  Carmen unfolded the letter and read the first sentence:  We are pleased to announce that your poem is the first place winner.  Carmen was ecstatic! She twirled around and clapped her hands with joy.  (RL 6.4) What does the word ecstatic mean?

• very loud

• very upset

• very annoying

• very happy

What is the meaning of the word mishap as it is used in this sentence?

• unlucky accident

• unexpected question

• a playground

• something cool

Some mentally ill people have bizarre ideas. For instance, they may think the TV is talking to them or that others can steal their thoughts.

What is the meaning of the word bizarre as it is used in this sentence?

• limited

• ordinary

• strange

• smart

Some animals have remarkable longevity. For example, the giant land tortoise can live several hundred years.

What is the meaning of the word longevity as it is used in this sentence?

• habits

• appearances

• length of life

• tricks

What is the meaning of the word adapt as it is used in this sentence?

• adjust

• struggle

• become bored

• sing