ELA Bell Ringer

"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile." Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?

• A) skiing
• B) rabbit
• C) snowman
• D) snow

"While playing football, Jake broke his bein.  For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk." Based on the context clues, what does bein mean?

• A) arm
• B) elbow

• C) hand
• D) leg

"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions.  A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil." Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?

• A) calculator
• B) escalator
• C) compass
• D) numerator

"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle." Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?

• A) English
• B) Math
• C) Science
• D) Social Studies

"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother.  He flew from Maryland to see us." Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?

• A) race track
• B) bus station
• C) Uber station
• D) airport

"When walking along a busy road, you should stay on the bürgersteig.  It is safer and your shoes will stay cleaner."  Based on the context clues, what is a bürgersteig?

• A) dirt
• B) crosswalk
• C) jay walking
• D) sidewalk

"The heavy rain made it difficult to see.  Jill meant to turn right on King Street, but she inadvertently turned onto Cedar Street instead." Based on the context clue, what does inadvertently mean?

• A) accidentally
• B) carefully
• C) faithfully
• D) intentionally

"Employees from all five divisions convened in the auditorium to hear the company president speak." Based on context clues, what does convened mean? 

• A) ran
• B) listened
• C) watched
• D) gathered together

"From experience, Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school.  Her grades on her exams attest to the many hours of hard work." Based on the context clues, what does attest mean?

• A) argue
• B) belittle
• C) give proof
• D) honor

"The hero was virtuous, not like the evil villain." Based on the context clues, what does virtuous mean?

• A) evil
• B) honest
• C) lying
• D) wicked