Using Context Clues (Fables edition)

One day the North Wind and the Sun had an argument. The North

Wind boasted about how strong it was. The North Wind said it was much

stronger than the Sun. The Sun disagreed.

What does boasted mean?

• bragged

• smiled

• whispered

The hare laughed at the tortoise for joining the race.

"You'll never beat me," the hare boasted.

How does the hare feel at this point in the story?

• friendly

• indifferent

• superior

The little girl was so proud. She beamed at the crowd as they cheered.

What does beamed mean?

• frowned

• smiled

• argued

The hare walked around with his chest puffed out. He knew the tortoise would never beat him in a race. Hares are so much faster than tortoises after all.

How is the hare feeling at this point in the story?

• sad

• jealous

• self-important

The boy carefully lifted the baby bird and put it back into its nest.

Which word describes the boy character's actions?

• gentle

• rough

• jealous

The Sun shined brighter and warmer. The traveler soon grew overheated and shed his

cloak.

Which is the meaning of the word shed?

• to put on

• to let go of

• to tie tightly

With the wind blowing against him, the traveler’s coat almost blew off.

But then the traveler clutched the ends of his cloak and hugged them

tightly around himself.

What is the meaning of the word clutched?

• grabbed

• let go of

• erased

The fox looked at the grapes hanging high on the vine. He jumped and jumped but couldn't reach them.

How does the fox feel at this point in the story?

• determined

• frustrated

• content

The wise owl sat quietly in the tree, observing everything around it.

What word best describes the owl's behavior?

• noisy

• attentive

• careless

The lion roared loudly, asserting his dominance over the jungle.

What does the word 'asserting' mean in this context?

• hiding

• declaring

• ignoring