Context Clues

It was an idyllic day: sunny, warm, and great for a walk in the park. Idyllic means...

• Rainy

• Busy

• Perfect

• Confusing

Celestial bodies, including the moon, the sun, and the stars, have been an object of fascination for people for centuries.

Celestial means...

• Underground

• Small

• Found in the sky

• Dark

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NGSS.1-ESS1-1

Dairy products, such as yogurt, butter, and cream, can be found in the refrigerated section.

Dairy means...

• Made from rice

• Made from milk

• Sweet

• Different

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

1. The baby has such a sweet, toothless grin.  We just love her little smile.

2. The word in the sentence that means the same as grin is __________________

1. She always cleans and organizes her bedroom in the morning because she likes a tidy house.

Which words in the sentence tell you what tidy means? ______________________

While James is very sociable and outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.

Reclusive means...

• Not social, likes to be alone

• Athletic, sporty

• Popular, loves parties

• Hungry

George is adept at tennis, while his sister fails to even hit the ball over the net.

Adept means...

• Afraid

• Talented

• Not successful

• Bored

Jennifer was trustworthy and truthful, but her brother was conniving.

• Generous, gives a lot to other people

• Dishonest, makes plans that hurt people

• Friendly, is always nice to people

• Intelligent, smart

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many trees begin to change color. Leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow before they descend gently to the ground. This transformation marks the arrival of fall, a season known for cooler temperatures and cozy traditions.

What do you think “descend” means?

• To move or fall downward

• To move or climb upward

• To stay in one place

• To spin around

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

People often enjoy fall by going on hikes to see the foliage, sipping warm drinks, and preparing for holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Farmers harvest crops during this time, gathering pumpkins, apples, and corn.

What do you think “foliage” refers to?

• Leaves of plants or trees

• Roots of plants

• Bark of trees

• Flowers of plants

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NGSS.1-LS1-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1