Sadlier Level A Unit 2 Words in Context

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"The Scrumptious Schoolyard is a grassroots program that transforms concrete playgrounds into functional farmland. Part of the Scrumptious Schoolyard Project, it is the brainchild of contemporary food-education pioneer Clarissa Z. Ochoa."

• experienced

• farmer

• modern

• educational

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"Students explore the connection between what they eat and where it comes from through hands-on organic gardening and cooking classes. The food-based curriculum encompasses math, science, history, geography, social studies, and more."

• includes

• takes

• grows from

• leaves out

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"I heard that the Scrumptious Schoolyard concept was somewhat controversial in the beginning."

"It ruffled a few feathers. Some people were disinterested, while others were suspicious, depicting it as playing instead of learning."

• softened

• soothed

• confused

• disturbed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"I heard that the Scrumptious Schoolyard concept was somewhat controversial in the beginning."

"It ruffled a few feathers. Some people were disinterested, while others were suspicious, depicting it as playing instead of learning."

• thinking

• portraying

• choosing

• switch

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"I think their complaints are groundless, and they really don't know what they're missing."

• full

• dumb

• suspended

• without good reason

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"Plants are like people--some exist together better than others, so we manipulate the plants, materials, and space to get the best harvest."

• use

• grow

• attend

• annoy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"We develop tools and strategies for overcoming adverse conditions. Our climate isn't extremely arid, but sometimes it's pretty dry, so we practice water conservation by using rain barrels."

• easy

• low

• unfavorable

• serious

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"We develop tools and strategies for overcoming adverse conditions. Our climate isn't extremely arid, but sometimes it's pretty dry, so we practice water conservation by using rain barrels."

• waterless

• rainy

• temperate

• cloudy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"Since our gardens are organic, we would be hypocrites if we used pesticides, so we're studying all-natural pest control."

• mean

• two-faced

• serious

• genuine

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Use context clues to determine the synonym of the bolded word.

"What would you say to other schools or kids interested in the program?"

"Confront your obstacles and go for it!"

• enjoy

• fear

• succeed

• face

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B