Context Clues

Jordan had a splendid idea to make slime for her cousin's birthday.

What is the meaning of the word splendid?

• to make slime

• to have a great idea

• very good or excellent

Jassy yanked the weeds out of the garden by hand.

What is the meaning of the word yanked?

• to work in a garden

• to be pulled with a sudden motion

• to plant flowers

The willow is seventy feet high with branches that extend across the lake.

What is the meaning of the word willow?

• a bush

• a forest

• a tall tree

Kumak will twitch this way and way to pull the big fish.

What is the meaning of the word twitch?

• to jerk or move fast

• to stand still

• to pull the fish

As Kammi woke up, she remembered that it was the morning of her birthday. She was giddy with excitement as she thought about all the things she was going to do that day.

Using context clues to help you, what does "giddy" mean in this passage?

• disappointed

• thrilled

• nervous

• worried

What is the meaning of the word subjects in the sentence below?

There are many subjects taught at school each day, such as math, reading, and science

• school

• test grades

• areas of study

Kenny's older brother Jeff always makes straight A's at school. Jeff keeps his room clean, eats all of his vegetables, and does his chores without being asked. Jeff makes Kenny feel inadequate.

Using context clues to help you, what does "inadequate" mean in this passage?

• not good enough

• angry

• hungry

• good about himself

Don't forget to season the steak with salt before you put it on the grill.

Which definition of SEASON best fits the sentence above?

• become better at something

• a sequence of football games

• a certain time of year

• add flavoring

We had to dash inside when it started to rain.

DASH means:

• walk slowly

• move quickly

• get all wet

• go indoors

The runner did not drink enough water and his body felt very weak. He thought he was going to faint.

FAINT means:

• die

• become unconscious

• stop talking

• wake up