Using context clues #1

I tried to lure my cat back into the house from the tree. First, I called his name. Then, I grabbed his treats and shook the bottle. He was still in the tree. The cat would not come down.

What does lure mean?

• Stuck

• Pull

• Charm

• Persuade

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

The aftermath of the tornado was huge. We knew reconstruction would be needed but needed to prepare for how much. The house would take weeks, maybe months, to fix.

What does reconstruction mean?

• Repair

• Extinct

• Wind

• Loss

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

While helping my mom cut carrots for a salad, one badly misshapen carrot was in the bottom of the bag. It looked weird and bent. "Do we use this one?" I asked Mom.

What does misshapen mean?

• Orange

• Edible

• Imperfect

• Perfect

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.11D.IX

TEKS.ELA.3.11D.XI

TEKS.ELA.3.2A.VII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.XI

TEKS.ELA.4.2A.VI

"Stop running through the house!" yelled Mom. Just then, I bumped into the vase and heard it shatter. "Who broke the vase?" Mom screamed! My brother ran upstairs, and I hesitated before answering her.

What does hesitated mean?

• Blamed

• Paused

• Clean up the mess

• Persevere

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

I am a very practical shopper. When I got to the grocery store, I only buy the items on my list. I do not put food that I do not need in my basket.

What does practical mean?

• Impractical

• Reasonable

• Quick

• Useless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I was so interested in the migrating birds that I always looked at the sky. My teacher told me that birds head south in the winter to escape the cold weather. They fly in a V shape or a flock.

What does migrating mean?

• Beaks

• Rest

• Roam

• Remain

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

I had tried over 20 different paint samples in the room. Finally, I applied a thin coat of paint to the wall to ensure liked the color. I took a step back and looked for a moment. I loved the color and decided to finish painting the whole wall a shade of blue.

What does applied mean?

• Painted

• Blue

• Worked

• Useless

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

The chef was so worried about what the food critic would say about his dish. He took extra time making the meal. He made sure the entrée came out of the kitchen looking delicious and ready to eat.

What does critic mean?

• Praises

• Eater

• Hungry

• Judge

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.3D

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.IX

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VII

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

My sister held her hands in the air as she triumphantly finished the 26-mile marathon. I cheered as she crossed the finish line. I could tell from her smile that the months of training had been worth it.

What does triumphantly mean?

• Finally

• Achieved

• Ran

• Debacle

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

The weather was cold and rainy. I was warm and cozy on the couch under a blanket. The cat nuzzled beside me and purred. I wanted to watch movies all day.

What does nuzzled mean?

• Sat

• Purred

• Snuggle

• Separate

Tags

TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E