Context Clues

The ground squirrel hibernates, sleeping for months during the winter.

What does the word hibernates mean?

• hides in the groud

• hides fro a long, long time

• sleeps because it has nowhere to go

• sleeps to live through low temperatures

The fur on polar bears help them repel, or keep away, cold water.

What words help you understand the meaning of repel?

• "keep away"

• "fur on polar bears"

• "cold water"

• "helps them"

Big and small nocturnal animals only come out at night.

What do nocturnal animals do?

• stay asleep all the time

• come out when it gets dark

• stay inside all the time

• come out only during the day

Wild cats hunt for prey, or food, after dark.

Which word helps you know what the word "prey" means?

• cats

• food

• dark

• wild

The explosion caused a leak in another tank, and now there wouldn't be enough oxygen for a moon landing. Lovell and his crew had to return to Earth.

What does the word explosion mean?

• a leak

• a bursting of something

• a lack of oxygen

• leaving outer space

Their safe return was due to Lovell's capable leadership.

What does the word capable suggest about Lovell as a leader?

• He is a gentle and patient leader.

• He is skillful at leading others.

• He is harsh to those he leads.

• He is weak when leading others.

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a superfood found in marine environments. recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. It also might reduce the risk of serious diseases and extend peoples' life spans. If true, these would be important benefits.

What does the word marine mean in this paragraph?

• very nutritious

• dark blue in color

• having to do with the ocean

• member of the armed forces

Closer to home, you can find superfoods right in your garden or local store. Think "crisp and crunchy." Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale detoxify harmful substances. As a result, they may help to prevent some forms of cancer. these veggies also are low in calories and have lots of vitamins A, C, and K.

Which two words from the paragraph help you understand the meaning of detoxify?

• "crisp" and "crunchy"

• "prevent" and "cancer"

• "veggies" and "substances"

• "calories" and "vitamins"