Context Clues U5W1 2/7/25

Which word best describes the action of sugar disappearing when stirred into water?

• Cling

• Dissolve

• Gritty

• Humid

What does the word "cling" mean in the sentence: "The baby monkey would cling to its mother as she moved through the trees"?

• To fall off

• To hold tightly

• To jump away

• To run fast

If you were to use a microscope, what would you most likely be doing?

• Making something smaller

• Making something larger

• Mixing things together

• Cleaning something

In a typical summer day, the weather is often described as humid. What does "humid" mean in this context?

• Very dry

• Very wet

• Full of moisture

• Cold and icy

Why might someone use a magnifying glass?

• To make things appear smaller

• To make things appear larger

• To mix different substances

• To clean surfaces

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the word "mingle"?

• Water and oil separating in a glass

• People at a party talking and interacting

• A cat sleeping alone in a corner

• A book sitting on a shelf

What might you expect to find in a gritty environment?

• Smooth surfaces

• Sandy or rough textures

• Wet and slippery floors

• Shiny and polished objects

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a microscope?

• It is used to cook food

• It is used to view small objects

• It is used to clean surfaces

• It is used to measure time