Vocabulary and Context Clues

I sometimes don’t get along with my sister. We quarrel at times over little things like who will wash the dishes or who gets to use the TV.

• fight

• work

The boy felt drowsy after taking the medicine for his allergy. He could barely open his eyes.

• sleepy

• awake

The new student on our kickball team is a novice because they are just learning to play.

• skilled

• teacher

• energetic

• beginner

Wolves like to stay in their pack. They do not like to leave the group.

• a bag

• a group

• a box

• a store

We bought our groceries at a store that gets food from local farms. The farms are close to our home.

• country

• old

• hot

• near our home

The man who owns the bank is wealthy. He owns a business and he has a lot of money.

• smart

• funny

• rich

• happy

The gap in the fence provided enough space for the dog to slip out and escape.

• covering

• treat

• hole

• broken

They gazed at the stars for hours. There were so many of them, it was hard to take their eyes off!

• shouted

• counted

• a long look

• a short look

The rabbit nibbles the lettuce right out of my hand.

• takes tiny bites

• plays a quiet game

• feels with its whiskers

• licks something clean

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched. I had to change into dry clothes right away.

• Sad

• Angry

• Wet

• Dry