Context Clues

People used plants to make colorful dyes. The dyes were used to color cloth.

• food

• flag

• colorings

The bird sang from the bough of the tree. Then the bird hopped to another branch and sang some more.

• tree

• song

• branch

Jay came bounding over the flowers and into the yard. He should not jump over the flowers.

• dancing

• leaping

• singing

When alarmed the puppy hides under the bed. The frightened puppy will not come out.

• scared

• happy

• catch

Jennifer had a scowl on her face. She was unhappy about her grades.

• frown

• smile

• grin

Bill's voice rose to a holler. His dad heard the yell across the room

• whisper

• shout

• hollow

The land was claimed for France. France ruled it for hundreds of years

• To make a map

• State the right to own

• To make sounds

The bees buzz, the hen clucks, the sheep bleats, and the cow moos.

• say "baa baa" (cry)

• makes honey

• has wool

When the flamingo was frightened she flew up in the air.

• monkey

• bird

• rabbit

Adventure stories thrilled the boy. He became very excited.

• displeased

• excited

• lonely