Context Clues

What word should go in the blank?

I was so _________, I ate the entire hamburger in two bites.

What word should go in the blank?

My brother was playing in the rain. That's why he's so _____________.

What word should go in the blank?

The fireworks started and my dog hid under the blanket. He was so __________.

What word should go in the blank?

When you play in the snow, you should wear gloves to protect your hands and a _________ to keep your neck warm.

What word should go in the blank?

Maria and I are the same age. She has been my ________ since we were in elementary school. I like her because she is funny and kind.

What word makes sense in BOTH sentences?

Using its tail as a ______ the lion was able to keep the flies off its back.

Jasper had trouble finding the _______ to turn on the light in the dark room.

• knob

• broom

• switch

• control

What word makes sense in BOTH sentences?

After I pay for lunch, I'll have some ______ change to donate.

I can only _______ 10 minutes before I have to leave.

• Extra

• Spare

• Spend

• Give

What word makes sense in BOTH sentences?

The farmer was grateful for the _______ that watered the crops.

Her friends wanted to ________ her with gifts.

• Celebrate

• Rain

• Shower

• Weather

The earthquake was enough to rock the train off its track.

What does rock mean in this sentence?

• To move roughly

• A strong support

• A piece of stone

• To move back and forth gently

Clara did not understand the point of the assignment and had a difficult time completing it correctly.

What does point mean in the sentence?

• To aim at something

• A purpose or reason

• To show the position

• A certain place