Context Clues

Sarah looked so dejected after losing the game. She had really hoped her team would win.

• confused

• mad

• sad

Daniel looked up and saw the sun was hidden behind the dark, ominous clouds. He wished he was safe at home.

• beautiful

• scary

• fluffy

The teacher explained that an ecosystem is a community of living things.

• all the living things in an area

• plants

• habitat

My mom uses a spatula to flip the pancakes.

• a kitchen tool with a flat end

• a kitchen tool with a sharp point

• a chef, someone who cooks

The children devoured their ice cream cones on a hot, summer day.

• licked slowly

• quickly ate every part

• to do something in a messy way

Emmanuel's room was so cluttered with toys and clothes that he couldn't take a step without tripping.

• expensive

• clean, organized

• fill with things, messy

Mr. Miller's cat was so small, while his dog was massive.

• ugly

• tiny

• large

The playground was chaotic; children were playing, running around, and yelling.

• confusion & not organized

• busy but in order

• loud sounds

The puppy was so energetic and lively, it never stopped running and playing.

• small, tiny

• full of energy

• cute, adorable

Sophia's bright, radiant smile lit up the room.

• big, huge

• shining, glowing

• happy