Context Clues Task Cards

Make an inference to find the meaning of the underlined word.

We usually do math after lunch, so I can predict we’ll do that today.

• understand

• guess

• make

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I demolished my lunch. I can’t believe I was that hungry.

• destroyed

• hungry

• put together

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The puppy was trembling because he was wet and cold.

• hiding

• still

• shivering

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It took mom a few rounds to locate a good parking spot.

• find

• prepare

• erase

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I had to tilt, or lean, my iPad to see the screen.

• lean

• jump

• run

• sit

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Our teacher anticipated, or counted on, having 24 students in our class this year.

• counted on

• ignored

• doubted

• forgot

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Most doctors are very intelligent, or smart.

• smart

• dull

• ignorant

• unintelligent

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We saw many merchants, or sellers, at the Farmer’s Market.

• sellers

• buyers

• farmers

• customers

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I notice a lot of things. For example, I can spot the little flowers in that painting.

• jump

• see

• think

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It feels good to complete tasks. I have already done all my homework.

• give up

• begin

• finish